The 24-time Grand Slam champion is a master of easing into majors. At every one, he has a match that lifts him up. Will this one be it?

Novak Djokovic will take on Tomas Machac in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday - and the pair have some history.

Novak Djokovic returns to court at the Australian Open against the dangerous Tomas Machac in the third round. Djokovic, who broke one of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records in the last round, is targeting a record 25th singles Grand Slam title with the watchful eye of Sir Andy Murray in his coaching corner.

Tomas Machac (No. 25 in the world) takes on Novak Djokovic (No. 7) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open.Djokovic defeated Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday in the Round

Novak Djokovic has dropped a set in each of his opening two matches at Australian Open 2025 and faces a difficult task against the in-form Tomas Machac.

Tomas Machac chose to keep his game plan a secret ahead of his potential third-round clash with Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open.

After advancing to the third round of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic admitted that he was surprised to break Roger Federer's Grand Slam match record.

Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most Grand Slam singles matches played with his second-round victory over Jaime Faria at the Australian Open. Djokovic, a ten-time winner of the event, breaks a tie with former rival Roger Federer by clocking his 430th career Grand Slam encounter.