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.

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

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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.

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 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,

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.