Novak Djokovic has matched Roger Federer’s record by advancing to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the 58th time.

The world of tennis was in awe as Novak Djokovic delivered a stunning performance at the Australian Open, equaling Roger Federer’s record by reaching a 58th Grand Slam quarter-final. Djokovic’s devastating display against Adrian Mannarino left spectators in disbelief, as he exhibited sheer dominance on the court, losing just three games throughout the match. It seemed that the world No 1 might even achieve the rare ‘triple bagel’ victory, as he confidently secured the first 13 games of the match.

Adrian Mannarino, known for his crafty left-handed play, attempted to challenge Djokovic early on, but found himself down a set in only 33 minutes. The Frenchman’s relief was palpable when he finally won a game in the third set, drawing cheers from the crowd and avoiding the historic ‘triple bagel’ defeat. Despite Mannarino’s efforts, Djokovic’s determination and skill prevailed, leading him to a resounding 6-0 6-0 6-3 victory in just one hour and 44 minutes.

Reflecting on his performance, Djokovic expressed satisfaction with his play, attributing his success to his exceptional serving and overall solid performance. These sentiments were echoed as he shared his thoughts with the press, “The best sets I’ve played in a while… I served very well. In the moments when I needed to come up with the first serve, I did. All in all, great performance.”

With this commendable win, Djokovic advances to the quarter-finals for the 14th time, cementing his status as one of the tennis greats. His next challenge comes in the form of 12th-ranked Taylor Fritz, who recently secured his first top 10 win at a Grand Slam by defeating last year’s runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas. Fritz’s determination and triumph further add excitement and anticipation for the upcoming match, where he will seek to make history against Djokovic, a player whom he has previously faced and aims to conquer in this Grand Slam showdown.