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.

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’s pursuit of history at the 2025 Australian Open remains alive as the Serbian has made it to the second week of the Melbourne major for the 17th time in his career. The tennis legend is aiming to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.

Whether on the court or in the financial world, 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic remains a force to be reckoned with — a true embodiment of brilliance and longevity in modern sports. Tennis legend Novak Djokovic's enduring brilliance and unparalleled longevity have solidified his position as the highest earner in tennis history — a record that only seems poised to grow as the 24-time Grand Slam champion vies for further glory

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