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 has reached the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025. The veteran Serbian tennis ace and 7th seed downed Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets. Djokovic was stunned in the 1st set, losing 4-6. Thereafter, he bounced back taking the next three sets 6-3, 6-4 6-2.

No. 7-ranked Novak Djokovic will take on No. 133 Nishesh Basavareddy in the Australian Open Round of 128 on Saturday, January 11.In his most recent outing, Djokovic lost to Alexei Popyrin 4-6,

Ten-time Australian Open champion Djokovic, who was making a record-equalling 429th grand slam appearance, was handed an early square by 19-year-old American wildcard Basavareddy

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.