Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Machac Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/16/25, 10:39 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 1/16/25 at 10:42 PM in ATP Australian Open Picks

Novak Djokovic of Serbia braces for a challenging duel with Tomas Machac of Czech Republic in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne, Australia. Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open winner, is far from done as far as collecting Grand Slam titles. Despite facing minor troubles in the first two round, Nole remains a formidable contender in a tournament that is loaded with star power. He punched his ticket to the third round with another four-set win over Jaime Faria of Portugal 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2. With his new coach Andy Murray looking on from his box, Djokovic played an aggressive style that generated 56 first-serve points and converted 7 of 12 breakpoint chances. Machac advanced to the third round of the Australian Open for the second time after outlasting Reilly Opelka 3-6 7-6(1) 6-7(5) 7-6(4) 6-4 in a five-set banger. In a match where Opelka blasted 40 aces, Machac played a tactical defensive game that earned him 47 return points. Apart from allowing just one breakpoint, scoring 88 points on the first serve really helped Machac overcame his hard-serving foe.