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Djokovic Eyes 400th Grand Slam Win at Australian Open

1/23/2026

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Summary

Djokovic Advances Again

Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round.
It was Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam victory.
At 38, he remains one win from 400 Grand Slam victories and a 25th major.
He will face Botic van de Zandschulp next, who has defeated him before.
Madison Keys defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5, and Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-2, 6-3, with attendance reaching 103,720.

History

Wawrinka's Historic Victory

Stan Wawrinka, a Swiss tennis player, defeated Arthur Gea, a professional tennis player, in a 4-hour, 33-minute match to reach the third round of the 2026 Australian Open.
This win makes Stan Wawrinka the oldest Grand Slam third-rounder since 1978.
He will face Taylor Fritz next, the American tennis player.
Wawrinka announced he will retire at season's end and thanked the crowd for their energy.

History

Historical Context

The 1978 Australian Open marked a pivotal moment in professional tennis, introducing a new era with its first tournament on grass courts at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Attendance reached around 30,000, reflecting the sport's rising popularity. This edition saw Guillermo Vilas and Chris O'Neil claim singles titles, setting the stage for future legends like Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka to shape tennis history.

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Djokovic Advances Again

Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round.
It was Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam victory.
At 38, he remains one win from 400 Grand Slam victories and a 25th major.
He will face Botic van de Zandschulp next, who has defeated him before.
Madison Keys defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5, and Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-2, 6-3, with attendance reaching 103,720.

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