Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round and marks Grand Slam milestones

Novak Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) to reach the Australian Open fourth round and recorded his 102nd match win at Melbourne, also becoming the first player to reach 400 Grand Slam match wins.

Novak Djokovic defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open. The match was played in hot conditions with play continuing under the main showcourt roofs. With this victory Djokovic added his 102nd match win at Melbourne and extended his Grand Slam total to 400. He received treatment for a blister after a tumble in the third set but completed the match and advanced. Match details: - Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4). - It was his 102nd match victory at Melbourne, equalling Roger Federer’s record at the event, and marked his 400th Grand Slam match win. - He briefly struck a ball that flew near a ball kid while leading 4-2 but avoided a code violation; the incident recalled his 2020 U.S. Open default for hitting a line judge. - Djokovic had treatment for a blister after a tumble in the third set and recovered to win the tiebreak. - He will face either 16th seed Jakub Mensik or Ethan Quinn in the fourth round. Summary: Djokovic’s victory extended his Melbourne and Grand Slam records while moving him into the tournament’s fourth round. He is scheduled to play the winner of the Mensik–Quinn match next. The longer-term outcome of his run at a 25th Grand Slam title is undetermined at this time.