On Monday night, Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2026 Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martínez: 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. While Djokovic would have to advance all the way to the final to face Carlos Alcaraz, it did not stop a reporter from asking about a viral sensation among tennis fans.

Many people regard Novak Djokovic as the greatest tennis player of all time. So when he gives his opinion on the up-and-coming generation, it tends to carry some weight.

Although the 19-year-old was eliminated early at the Australian Open, it is clear that he will surely pick up the pace and show what is expected of him.

The No. 2-ranked Swiatek beat No. 130-ranked Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue in the first round on Monday night, and Djokovic equaled two all-time tennis marks by starting his 21st Australian Open and his 81st Grand Slam tournament.

I feel like I can beat anybody.” At 38, Novak Djokovic is gunning for his 11th Australian Open. And behind a career that’s lasted over two decades, there’s an incredible fitness story. “Look, I know that when I am healthy,

On Monday in Melbourne, the Serb became the first male player to have at least 100 match wins at three of the four Grand Slams, and he isn’t too far from doing it at the fourth – the US Open.

Djokovic has lost just six matches at the Australian Open in 19 years. If he's going to break the majors record, this would be the time.

Last year, Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open ended in heartbreak, a semifinal retirement against Alexander Zverev after a muscle tear. Since then, he has reached three more Slam semifinals,