Novak Djokovic has overcome some trouble breathing and played quite well for a straight-set victory over 26th-seeded Tomas Machac to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.

World No.7 Novak Djokovic put on a flawless performance to beat Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena on Friday, January 17. Djokovic now has a 2-1 lead over Machac in the H2H record on the ATP Tour.

Novak Djokovic has suggested tournaments like the Australian Open should bring in “nice dancers”. The world No. 7 has long been interested in making tennis a more popular and accessible sport, and he has some ideas to bring entertainment to the game.

Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches,

The rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz vanquished Djokovic's inevitability at the Australian Open, but he is still the main character.

Novak Djokovic has reached the 4th round of the Australian Open 2025. The veteran Serbian tennis ace and 7th seed downed Tomas Machac in straight sets. Djokovic dominated the proceedings with a sound 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 display as his coach Andy Murray watched from the sidelines. The match was held at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday.

Novak Djokovic sought assistance from a trainer for some trouble breathing Friday night, and went back-and-forth with one particularly loud spectator, but when the ball was in play at the Australian Open against Tomas Machac,

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is a master of easing into majors. At every one, he has a match that lifts him up. Will this one be it?

Novak Djokovic returns to court at the Australian Open against the dangerous Tomas Machac in the third round. Djokovic, who broke one of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records in the last round, is targeting a record 25th singles Grand Slam title with the watchful eye of Sir Andy Murray in his coaching corner.

Novak Djokovic was in a jovial mood after booking his spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open - even offering to take a fan out for a drink as his wife Jelena laughed

Novak Djokovic made a statement at the 2025 Australian Open as he earned an impressively convincing third round win over the dangerous Tomas Machac. The 37-year-old Serbian prevailed 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 against Machac after many had predicted the world No 25 would provide a very stern test for the tennis great.