Novak Djokovic made a dominant start to his Australian Open 2026 campaign, defeating Spain’s Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the first round at Rod Laver Arena.
Chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, the world No. 4 showcased trademark precision, firing 14 aces without a double fault and winning an overwhelming majority of points on serve. Martinez struggled to counter Djokovic’s depth and consistency, failing to earn a single break-point chance.
The Serbian converted five breaks and controlled proceedings throughout, underlining his intent at a tournament where he has enjoyed unparalleled success.