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.

After a strong start in his first round opener, Nishesh Basavareddy fell to a 6-4 3-6 4-6 2-6 defeat against Novak Djokovic. The Serbian wrapped up proceedings with ease in the fourth set to qualify for the next round.

Novak Djokovic has reached the third round of this year's Australian Open with his bid to become the first player to win 25 Grand Slam titles remaining on track

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's all-time record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.

Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history by reaching 430 on Wednesday at the Australian Open in what was a tougher-than-expected second-round victory.