Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

The 37-year-old faced stiff resistance from fearless Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria before winning 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena to set up a clash with Czech 26th seed Tomas Machac. It was Djokovic's 430th Slam contest to claim sole ownership of most singles matches played, men or women, in the Open era ahead of Federer (429) and Serena Williams (423). No one else has played 400 or more. "I love this sport, I love competition," said Djokovic, who is into the third round in Melbourne for a 17th straight year.