Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer record while reaching Australian Open milestone - latest
Djokovic’s dominant win over Pedro Martinez followed victories for Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff on day two
Novak Djokovic racked up his 100th win at the Australian Open as he equalled Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez’s record of 81 grand slam appearances.
The 38-year-old, who is bidding to break the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and winning a 25th grand slam title, cruised past Spain’s Pedro Martinez 6-3 6-2 6-2 in a dominant performance on his return to Melbourne.
But there were two defeats for British players earlier in Melbourne, with Fran Jones retiring in tears due to injury and Jacob Fearnley losing a close match against Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak.
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys begin their Australian Open campaigns tomorrow as the remainder of the first-round matches are played in Melbourne, with Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery already through to round two.
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Novak Djokovic reaches 100 wins at the Australian Open
Djokovic’s career wins at the four grand slams
Australian Open - 100*
Roland Garros - 101
Wimbledon - 102
US Open - 95
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Djokovic 6-3 6-2 6-2 Pedro Martinez
As the clock ticks to two hours, Djokovic wraps up a dominant performance to cruise to an opening win in Melbourne. He dropped just five points on serve all match and seals a 6-3 6-2 6-2 with an ace. Too good today.
Djokovic waves to the crowd - that’s his 100th win at he Australian Open. A new milestone, and he’s looking good to add to that over the fortnight as well.
*Djokovic 6-3 6-2 5-2 Pedro Martinez
Stunning shot from Djokovic! He reaches a volley from Martinez and flicks the angled pick-up past his opponent to get another break.
He’ll serve for the win next.
*Djokovic 6-3 6-2 3-2 Pedro Martinez
Djokovic roars as he gets the break he needs in the third. Martinez, desperately trying to cling on, buckles with a double-fault, followed by an error.
Djokovic, with 44/48 points won on serve, needs just three more games to earn an 100th win at the Australian Open.
SECOND SET! Djokovic 6-3 6-2 Pedro Martinez*
A first-serve ace and a second-serve ace from Djokovic as he wraps up the set with a smash over Martinez’s head. Imperious.
BREAK! *Djokovic 6-3 5-2 Pedro Martinez
A wonderful backhand winner down the line from Djokovic brings up break point: Martinez then goes long and, barring something extraordinary, that will be the second set too.
Djokovic 6-3 4-2 Pedro Martinez*
It’s up to 32/36 serving points won for Djokovic and this is turning into an extremely comfortable opening night on Rod Laver Arena.
𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 from Novak Djokovic 🤩#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/qfmHMK1SAI
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BREAK! *Djokovic 6-3 2-1 Pedro Martinez
Djokovic’s forehand is firing right from the start at the Australian Open and he crushes another big return crosscourt to bring up break point. Martinez pushes it a bit too far down break point, and Djokovic will feel in total control of this now as the Spaniard fires wide.
Djokovic 6-3 1-1 Pedro Martinez*
Through his first seven service games, Djokovic has won 24/27 of his service points. He slams his sixth ace of the match to hold another game to love, as Martinez still can’t get a look in.
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