Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 100th Australian Open victory sent a clear message to his rivals that he remains a formidable force in men's tennis, with the Serb still hungry for his 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic's impressive display against Spain's Pedro Martinez saw him notch up a second-round win in straight sets, a result that would have been unthinkable just two years ago. The 38-year-old showed no signs of slowing down as he dispatched his opponent with ease, dropping only five points on serve throughout the match.
The dominant performance was attributed to Djokovic's phenomenal serve, which proved to be a key factor in his success. His first serve percentage was up in the 80s, and he won over 90% of his first serve points, with 14 aces to boot.
Former British No 1 Tim Henman praised Djokovic's display, saying it was "absolutely phenomenal" from the Serb. Henman noted that Djokovic built a strong foundation for his game in the first round of a Grand Slam and hopes that this will give him the confidence to progress into the latter stages of the tournament.
Djokovic's next challenge lies with Jannik Sinner, who is currently dominating men's tennis, but the Serb remains confident that he can take down anyone on his day. "When I'm healthy, when I'm able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together on a given day, I feel like I can beat anybody," Djokovic said.
However, Djokovic acknowledges that it won't be easy to overcome Sinner and Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. The 100th Australian Open victory comes at an opportune time for Djokovic, as he now has a couple of days without a match to recover his body before facing his next opponent.
For Djokovic, reaching a quarter century of Grand Slam titles is the ultimate goal, and winning No 25 would break his tie with Margaret Court. "I'm blessed to still be playing at this level and claiming another win tonight is obviously a dream come true," Djokovic said.
As Djokovic's rivals watch from the sidelines, they know that they will have their work cut out for them if they want to take down the Serb. With his 100th Australian Open victory under his belt, Djokovic has sent a clear message that he remains a force to be reckoned with in men's tennis.
Djokovic's impressive display against Spain's Pedro Martinez saw him notch up a second-round win in straight sets, a result that would have been unthinkable just two years ago. The 38-year-old showed no signs of slowing down as he dispatched his opponent with ease, dropping only five points on serve throughout the match.
The dominant performance was attributed to Djokovic's phenomenal serve, which proved to be a key factor in his success. His first serve percentage was up in the 80s, and he won over 90% of his first serve points, with 14 aces to boot.
Former British No 1 Tim Henman praised Djokovic's display, saying it was "absolutely phenomenal" from the Serb. Henman noted that Djokovic built a strong foundation for his game in the first round of a Grand Slam and hopes that this will give him the confidence to progress into the latter stages of the tournament.
Djokovic's next challenge lies with Jannik Sinner, who is currently dominating men's tennis, but the Serb remains confident that he can take down anyone on his day. "When I'm healthy, when I'm able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together on a given day, I feel like I can beat anybody," Djokovic said.
However, Djokovic acknowledges that it won't be easy to overcome Sinner and Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. The 100th Australian Open victory comes at an opportune time for Djokovic, as he now has a couple of days without a match to recover his body before facing his next opponent.
For Djokovic, reaching a quarter century of Grand Slam titles is the ultimate goal, and winning No 25 would break his tie with Margaret Court. "I'm blessed to still be playing at this level and claiming another win tonight is obviously a dream come true," Djokovic said.
As Djokovic's rivals watch from the sidelines, they know that they will have their work cut out for them if they want to take down the Serb. With his 100th Australian Open victory under his belt, Djokovic has sent a clear message that he remains a force to be reckoned with in men's tennis.
is this real life?! Djokovic still killing it at 38 
? I mean, I knew he was one of the greatest, but a record-breaking 100th Australian Open victory? That's insane! 
He's got that serve down pat now, like a machine 
️. And that ace count is crazy, over 14 aces? 
. The fact that he's building on that first round win gives me hope that he can make it to the later stages of the tournament.
He must be doing something right, because Jannik Sinner is like, unbeatable in his tennis career so far 
. And Alcaraz? Forget about it! Djokovic needs a miracle to beat them both and make it to the quarters.
! Can't wait to see what he does next!
. He's 38 now and while his game is still top-notch, it's not like he's dominating the sport like he used to. I mean, winning your 100th Australian Open title is incredible, but its not just about the wins, its about how long you can sustain that level of performance.
The guy is still got it, no matter what anyone says. And that quote from Djokovic about feeling like he can beat anyone on his day? 
. And now he gets to take on Jannik Sinner... tough draw for him, tbh 
djokovic's serve was on point tho, 80s first serve percentage is crazy 
! I mean, 38 and dominating like this is just insane. His serve game is so solid right now it's like he's almost unplayable. I love how he's not getting flustered by the pressure of being a record-breaker. He's still got that hunger for more 
. And let's be real, reaching 25 Grand Slams would be an incredible achievement for Djokovic - it's almost like he's defying Father Time itself 
!
he's still got it!! i mean, 38 yrs old and killing it on the court 
. The man's got 14 aces and still manages to look relaxed on court. I think I'd love to see him take on Sinner, but we all know that won't be easy. Still, with Djokovic at the top of his game, it's anyone's match! 
anyway, its so exciting to see djokovic back at his best, especially with his next match coming up. lets go serb! 
. I'm glad to see Tim Henman giving him props, that guy knows his stuff.
His ace count of 14 is nice but not enough to make me think he's invincible... Sinner's dominance shouldn't be underestimated either, Djokovic has his work cut out