Australian Open: Novak Djokovic eases past qualifier. (Photo: X)
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Djokovic, Keys Advance at Australian Open; Musetti, Shelton Also Progress

  • Novak Djokovic eased past Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round.
  • Djokovic secured his 399th Grand Slam match victory and 101st win in Melbourne, nearing Roger Federer's record.
  • Women's champion Madison Keys overcame Ashlyn Krueger 6-1 7-5, despite a second-set wobble, to book her third-round spot.
  • Lorenzo Musetti defeated fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets, while Ben Shelton also advanced.
  • Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova secured comfortable wins, setting up their third-round encounters.

Why It Matters: Top seeds Djokovic and Keys, along with Musetti and Shelton, secured their spots in the Australian Open third round.

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