Novak Djokovic's first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach did not start all that well, even against a 19-year-old making his Grand Slam debut. Still, after dropping his opening set at the 2025 Australian Open on Monday night to Nishesh Basavareddy,

MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory on Monday to keep his bid for an 11th Australian Open title alive into the second round.

Novak Djokovic comes from a set down to win his opening-round Australian Open match, his first victory with three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in his coaching box.

Djokovic asserted himself for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win against Nishesh Basavareddy, an American who left Stanford University and turned pro last month.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Novak Djokovic's first match with former ... an American who left Stanford University and turned pro last month, Djokovic eventually asserted himself for a 4-6, 6-3 ...

From hitting with Rajeev Ram to lunches with Andrew Luck, get to know Carmel grad Nishesh Basavareddy ahead of Australian Open match vs Novak Djokovic

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic's first match with former ... an American who left Stanford University and turned pro last month, Djokovic eventually asserted himself for a 4-6 ...