Australian Open Day Four: Live score and game-by-game updates as Novak Djokovic bounces back from early blip, as Jack Draper and Thanasi Kokkinakis prepare to go head-to-head
Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, and game-by-game updates as Novak Djokovic battles back after losing the first set to Jaime Faria. Ajla Tomjlanovic returns to face Diana Shnaider, Coco Gauff squares off against Jodie Burrage and Jack Draper faces Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.
Novak Djokovic clinches victory… and breaks yet another record
Novak Djokovic has surpassed Roger Federer to have played the highest number of Grand Slam Singles matches in the Open Era.
But today’s victory wasn’t all plain sailing for the former world No 1, with Djokovic again getting off to a poor start in the match, losing the first set to Jaime Faria as he did in his opening match against Nishesh Basavareddy earlier in the week.
The result means Djokovic is still on track to win his 11th Australian Open title and today played his 430th Grand Slam singles match, surpassing another tennis great, Federer, who managed 429 during his glittering career.
We’ll hear more from Novak in a bit, but I want to quickly update you on a funny moment that has just unfolded inside the John Cain Arena…
Rain, rain go away!
A very good afternoon to you! It’s a little cold and wet here at Melbourne Park today compared to yesterday and play on the outdoor courts has been suspended twice today due to the rain.
I’m currently sat watching Aussie star Ajla Tomljanovic inside The John Cain Arena and the atmosphere is building quite nicely with organisers having closed the roof.
Tomljanovic has gotten off to a flying start in this one breaking her opponent who is ranked 13th on the WTA tour to take a 3-2 lead.
Elsewhere, we’ve got a ton of huge matchups coming your way, with Coco Gauff set to go head-to-head with Great Britain’s Jodie Burrage, while fellow Brit Jack Draper goes up against Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Stay tuned as we’ll be bringing you all the latest news, updates and talking points from Melbourne Park!
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Australian Open Day Four: Live score and game-by-game updates as Novak Djokovic bounces back from early blip, as Jack Draper and Thanasi Kokkinakis prepare to go head-to-head