Novak Djokovic Vs Francesco Maestrelli, Australian Open: Serbian Registers 399th Grand Slam Match Win

Novak Djokovic dropped a service game for the first time in this Australian Open and didn't lose another point against Francesco Maestrelli, advancing to the third round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win. It was Djokovic's 399th win in a Grand Slam singles match, leaving the 24-time major just one more to be the first player ever to reach 400. He next faces Botic Van de Zandschulp, who beat Shang Juncheng 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic is in Australia seeking an 11th title at Melbourne Park and a 25th major overall, which would make him the most decorated tennis player of all time.

Updated on: 22 January 2026 4:11 pm

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves after defeating Francesco Maestrelli of Italy in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Novak Djokovic, left, of Serbia is congratulated by Francesco Maestrelli of Italy following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Francesco Maestrelli of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Francesco Maestrelli of Italy plays a backhand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Francesco Maestrelli of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Francesco Maestrelli of Italy plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Francesco Maestrelli of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila