Novak Djokovic sets a new record for most Grand Slam matches played while reaching the third round of the Australian Open. Carlos Alcaraz continues his strong form with a dominant victory, while Naomi Osaka makes a triumphant return to the Grand Slam stage.
Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 22nd Grand Slam title, reaching the third round of the Australian Open with a hard-fought victory over Jaime Faria. On Wednesday, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer 's record for most Grand Slam matches played, reaching 430. Despite facing a tough challenge from the young Portuguese qualifier, Djokovic showcased his experience and resilience, ultimately prevailing 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2.
Djokovic acknowledged the impressive performance of Faria, praising his talent and predicting a bright future for the young player. This win marked Djokovic's second successive victory in the tournament after overcoming a spirited challenge from wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, stormed into the third round with a dominant display against Yoshihito Nishioka, winning 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in just 81 minutes. Alcaraz's impressive service game, featuring 14 aces, proved too much for Nishioka to handle. In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka produced a stunning comeback victory over 20th seed Karolína Muchová, winning 1-6, 6-1, 6-3. Osaka, playing in her first Grand Slam tournament since returning from maternity leave, displayed her trademark power and resilience, rallying from a first-set deficit to secure a crucial win. Osaka's victory was met with widespread acclaim and is considered one of her most significant since her return to professional tennis. Another notable win came from Belinda Bencic, who also returned from maternity leave and advanced to the third round with a 6-1, 7-6(3) victory over Suzan Lamens
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