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.

Novak Djokovic overcame an early hiccup before the super Serb triumphed against teenaged American Nishesh Basavareddy, who was making his grand slam debut.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic move on to the second round of the Australian Open after Djokovic beat American Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan 6-1,

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, 38, who is bidding to hoist a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles trophy at Melbourne Park,

An action-packed Day 2 of the Australian Open featured Grand Slam champions, five-set battles, and thankfully great weather. LWOT recaps the men’s highlights and big moments from Monday’s matches.