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Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open

Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open

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.

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