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.

Fresh off a semi-final run at the ATP 250 in Auckland, Basavareddy showcased his potential but fell short against the 10-time champion in the first round, with Djokovic staging a comeback after losing the first set.

Novak Djokovic praise debutant Nishesh Basavareddy's performance after winning against him at the Australian Open. The 19-year-old Indian-origin player took the first set, but it was Djokovic who had the last laugh.

From hitting with Rajeev Ram to lunches with Andrew Luck, get to know Carmel grad Nishesh Basavareddy ahead of Australian Open match vs Novak Djokovic

Nishesh conquered the USTA Australian Open Wild Card Challenge with three good results in Charlottesville, Knoxville and Champaign, punching his Australian Open ticket. He reached two finals and collected one semi-final to top the Wild Card Challenge standings.

Nishesh Basavareddy put up a brave fight against the 10-time winner of the Australian Open Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena.

In the first round of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic faced a challenging match against 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, edging out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory. Basavareddy, making his Grand Slam debut,

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.