• Novak Djokovic defeats Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open second round.
• Djokovic aims for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and his 25th Grand Slam trophy.
• The 38-year-old remains undefeated against qualifiers in Grand Slam matches, with a 37-0 record.
• Next, Djokovic will face Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round.
• This marks Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam match victory.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open by defeating Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday, illustrating a strong performance as he pursues a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and aims for his 25th Grand Slam trophy overall, according to Reuters.

The 38-year-old Djokovic, as the fourth seed, displayed his prowess without needing to reach his top gear, securing his Win as he dropped only seven games in total across his first two matches. “I didn’t know much about him until a few days ago, it happens more often than not these days,” Djokovic remarked about Maestrelli, commending his opponent's capabilities, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

Djokovic’s victory also brings him closer to historical milestones; he is now one match win away from reaching 400 Grand Slam singles victories, a feat no other player has achieved. This match against Maestrelli marked his 399th win overall and his 101st at Melbourne, putting him just shy of Roger Federer’s record, according to Reuters and BBC.

Next, Djokovic will encounter Botic van de Zandschulp in a bid to keep his championship hopes alive, continuing his path through the tournament while managing to conserve energy for upcoming rounds, as he has highlighted the importance of body preservation following recent injury challenges, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.