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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

INSANE: Novak djokovic sets new grand slam record to reach australian open third round | Vintage Vibes

Novak Djokovic claimed a 6-1 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria (Vincent Thian/AP) - (AP)

Novak Djokovic set another grand slam record as he battled through to the third round of the Australian Open.

The 37-year-old’s 6-1 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria was his 430th match at a slam, taking him past the mark previously held by Roger Federer.

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