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Tomas Martin Etcheverry: Novak Djokovic continued his quest for an 11th Australian Open title with a commanding victory in the third round. Facing off against Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Friday, the world No. 1 delivered a masterclass performance, triumphing 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(2) inside the iconic Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic's flawless performance showcased his all-around brilliance, with a strategic focus on Etcheverry's backhand proving decisive. The Serbian maestro did not concede a single break point, breaking through Etcheverry's defenses three times across the first two sets. The third set saw a spirited effort from the Argentine, but Djokovic maintained his composure, eventually sealing the win in a clinical tie-break.

Reflecting on his milestone 100th Australian Open match, Djokovic expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “It was a great match, I think. The best performance I had during this tournament.” With this win, Djokovic extended his remarkable streak at the Australian Open, having now won his last 31 matches at the event.