Summary
Novak Djokovic won his opening match against Pedro Martinez at the Australian Open in Melbourne in straight sets. Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam title and will face Francesco Maestrelli in the next round.
Key Facts
- Novak Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 against Pedro Martinez.
- The match took place at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
- This win marked Djokovic's 100th victory at the Australian Open.
- Djokovic is trying to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- He is set to play against Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli in the second round.
- Djokovic, ranked fourth in the world, withdrew from a warm-up event earlier, citing physical readiness concerns.
- He equaled the record for most Grand Slam men's singles appearances with Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez.
- Djokovic is competing against top players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, dominant in recent major tournaments.