24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA’s Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men’s singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make a place in the second round. In the next round, the Serbian will face Jamie Faria.
Despite going down in the first set, the 37-year-old dominated against his opponent as he delivered 22 aces in response to Basavareddy’s four.
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