January 15, 2025 3:40 PM

Djokovic battles past another debutant to advance at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic once again found himself tested by a first-time Grand Slam competitor at the Australian Open. After a four-set battle with 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round, Djokovic overcame another spirited challenge from 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria, securing a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 victory on Wednesday. Similar to his opener against Basavareddy, Djokovic faced resistance from his younger opponent but eventually took control to secure a comfortable win. The 37-year-old...