Novak Djokovic Vs Botic Van de Zandschulp Australian Open 2026: Know all about the 3rd round match, including preview, timings, live streaming details, and more

Djokovic is playing in his record-tying 81st major at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic is 38 but has shown no sign of slowing down. His unconventional wellness practices have drawn both awe and ridicule. ‘No-vax’, ‘anti-science’? He would prefer ‘open-minded’ instead.

Giantkiller Iva Jovic has credited "kind and attentive" Novak Djokovic for helping her make a splash at the Australian Open, with the 18-year-old taking tips from the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

The Serbian great faces 75th-ranked Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp for a place in the last 16, while reigning champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are both in action.

The Australian Open is once again battling an opponent bigger than any player on the draw sheet: extreme heat. With temperatures soaring past dangerous levels, tournament organizers have stepped in with urgent changes to protect players as Melbourne’s summer turns courts into furnaces.

Novak Djokovic could be set for an awkward meeting with Naomi Osaka after his wife’s comments about the Australian Open star. Osaka was at the centre of controversy due to her second round women’s singles match against Sorana Cirstea on Thursday.

At 81 Majors on his tally and counting, Djokovic is not chasing time. He is beating it! The Serb will compete in the Australian Open third round for the 19th consecutive time. He bested Pedro Martinez in the first round after a flawless serving display.