Novak Djokovic has already received 10 of Australia’s 24 main championships and continues to rack up the document books.
He began his twenty first Australian Open and 81st Grand Slam event, equaling two of tennis’ all-time data, and added one other milestone along with his a hundredth win at Melbourne Park in Monday’s ultimate evening match.
Djokovic, 38, defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 within the first spherical to grow to be the primary participant to succeed in 100 or extra wins in three Grand Slam tournaments.
“I just like the sound of that,” he stated. “Centurion is good.”
Additionally on Monday, Stan Wawrinka began his farewell season with the Slams with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Laszlo Djere. The 2014 champion introduced final month that 2026 might be his final 12 months on the Elite Tour.
“This 12 months is the final time. It has been too lengthy and I am coming again!” he stated. “The eagerness continues to be there. Right this moment was nice. I am very joyful to win. We now have an opportunity to play right here once more.”
Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev defeated Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (2) to advance together with No. 6 Alex de Minaur, No. 12 Casper Ruud, No. 13 Andrei Rublev, No. 19 seeds Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka.
A complete of 101,696 followers turned out at Melbourne Park on Monday, surpassing the event’s single-day document of 100,763 set on Sunday.
Info from The Related Press was used on this report.
