The 10-time tournament winner defeated the talented 21-year-old 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2 in three hours. Although Faria's hard-hitting play occasionally flustered Djokovic, the Serb's defensive ...
Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played.
In the third round, Djokovic will face 26th seed Tomas Machac, who came from behind to beat Reilly Opelka in five sets. Playing on his favored Rod Laver Arena, the site of many of his most iconic ...