Erratic title contender Coco Gauff battled into the Australian Open second round Monday ahead of a defiant Novak Djokovic launching his latest bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Melbourne Park.

Going into the 2026 season, one of the main questions being posed was how much longer Djokovic would stay in the game. And after meeting his former rival, Schwartzman seemingly asked the 38-year-old himself the question.

Many experts and analysts reacted to Djokovic's decision to leave the PTPA, and John McEnroe was among the first to react. The popular tennis figure pointed out that this decision surprised everyone and probably shows how divided the players are. 'It came practically out of nowhere.

In an enthralling Day 2, many marquee players like Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff start their campaign against some exciting emerging names. Follow the live score and real-time updates of

The year is 2026, and the scene at Rod Laver Arena felt like a fever dream for anyone who grew up watching the golden era of the sport. For the first time since 2020, Roger Federer stepped onto the blue hard courts of Melbourne,

Novak Djokovic spent his offseason rebuilding his body to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, Djokovic had to withdraw from the Adelaide International because he was not physically ready to compete.

Djokovic, 38, has won 10 of his 24 major titles in Melbourne, most recently in 2023. But the Serbian legend hasn’t won a Slam since the 2023 U.S. Open, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have vacuumed up all eight majors since then.

The most successful men’s tennis player of all time, Novak Djokovic is chasing his 25th Grand Slam, but still finds time to travel for fun too.

Novak Djokovic is back in Melbourne and gearing up for his 21st Australian Open appearance. While the Serb hasn’t added to his Grand Slam tally since winning the 2023 US Open, he remains determined to chase down a record-extending 25th major title.