Djokovic rallies past inspired American Basavareddy

The Serb is trying to win an 11th career title at Melbourne Park, and a 25th major title in total of his career.

Djokovic overcomes stutter to move into second round at Australian Open

Ten-time Novak Djokovic overcame a hesitant start on Monday against the unseeded American Nishesh Basavareddy to advance to the second round at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Djokovic launches bid for record 25th Grand Slam crown

Novak Djokovic survived a first-set scare on Monday to begin his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown in shaky fashion. The 37-year-old was flat-footed and out of ideas early on against teenage American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, who was making his Grand Slam main draw debut. The 19-year-old stunned Djokovic by winning the first set in front of a shocked Melbourne Park crowd. READ: Djokovic stands alone at …

Djokovic survives scare to join Alcaraz, Sinner in Aus Open round 2

Novak Djokovic overcame a tough challenge to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner. But home fa...

Tennis-Djokovic rallies past inspired American Basavareddy

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory on Monday to keep his bid for an 11th Australian Open title alive into the second round. Read full story

Australian Open: Djokovic survives scare from Indian-origin fanboy Basavareddy

Australian Open 2025: Playing in his first Grand Slam, 19-year-old American Nishesh Basavareddy gave 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic a massive scare in the first round. Nishesh took the opening set before going down fighting in Melbourne on Monday, January 13.