And the first set ends in favour of Novak Djokovic as the Serbian wins by 6-3 to go in front.
Djokovic Vs Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 3rd Round: Serbian Wins 1st Set At The Rod Laver Arena
Novak Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp, Australian Open 2026 Third Round: Follow the live action and updates from the men’s singles match on January 24, 2026, right here
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Hello and welcome to the third round action at the Australian Open 2026 as Novak Djokovic eyes another milestone – 400 Grand Slam match wins when he takes on Botic van de Zandschulp at the Rod Laver Arena. The World No. 4 won 86 percent (43/50) of first serve points in a dominant serving display. It will be the Dutchman’s second appearance in the third round at Melbourne Park. Follow the live action and updates from the men’s singles match on January 24, 2026, right here
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Novack Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 1st Set| 6-3
Novack Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 1st Set| 5-2
It is 40-40 at the moment as the Dutchman looks to claim the 3rd game in the 1st set and he does so to make it 5-3. Djokovic is having some stiff competition here.
Novack Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 1st Set| 4-1
Djokovic is finding his feet slowly in the game as he conquers the 4th game to make it 4-1.
Novack Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 1-1
Delightful ace from Djokovic to make it 30-30 but even better from Zandshulp to gain advantage and get closer to winning the 2nd game. The Serbian is being challenged in the initial moments of the match.
Novack Djokovic Vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Underway
And we are underway for the first set of this 3rd round encounter and the scores are level at the moment. Djokovic won the first game but Van De Zandschulp responded strongly to win the second game.
Novack Djokovic vs Botic Van De Zandschulp LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Match Details
Tournament: Australian Open 2026
Round: Third Round
Date: January 24
Venue: Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Hard Court
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