On the night of January 22, on Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne, Australia), where the Grand Slam tournament Australian Open 2026 is underway, a men’s singles second-round match will take place.
Decorated Serbian Novak Djokovic will face little-known Italian Francesco Maestrelli. At present, Novak is ranked No. 4 in the world. Francesco is ranked No. 141. The players have not met before.
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Nole began his quest for an 11th title with a convincing win over Spaniard Pedro Martínez Portero. Undoubtedly, the celebrated Serbian will also try to settle the matter of victory in three sets today.
Maestrelli qualified for the main draw. The 23-year-old Italian has three wins in qualifying. In the opening round of the main draw, he defeated Frenchman Terence Atmane in five sets (6:4, 3:6, 6:74-7, 6:1 and 6:1).
The chance to play on the show court against a “Living Legend” is a significant achievement for him, and an opportunity to make a big statement to the entire tennis world!
Will Francesco be able to challenge the most decorated player in the history of the Australian major? Watch live…
The Novak Djokovic – Francesco Maestrelli match broadcast begins at around 04:30 (Eastern European Time UTC+2).
Djokovic – Maestrelli, Australian Open 2026 second round, LIVE video coverage, result, match score…
*Djokovic – Maestrelli 3-0 (6:3, 6:2, 6:2)
