Novak Djokovic's first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach did not start all that well, even against a 19-year-old making his Grand Slam debut. Still, after dropping his opening set at the 2025 Australian Open on Monday night to Nishesh Basavareddy,

Novak Djokovic has reached the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025. The veteran Serbian tennis ace and 7th seed downed Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets. Djokovic was stunned in the 1st set, losing 4-6. Thereafter, he bounced back taking the next three sets 6-3, 6-4 6-2.

Novak Djokovic battled hard to beat American Nishesh Basavareddy 3-1 in sets at the Australian Open, and unlike other years, he was joined by his wife.