Novak Djokovic began his pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title with a commanding 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez. The fourth seed lost just three points on his first serve in the match, which marked his 100th career win at Melbourne Park. Djokovic will next face Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli.

Djokovic's flawless performance, his first match since November, showcased vintage form. He equalled Roger Federer's records for most Grand Slam appearances (81) and Australian Open entries (21) simply by taking the court. For the 25-time major champion, this clean start addresses recent early-round struggles and sets a high benchmark for his record-breaking campaign.

Elsewhere, 11th seed Daniil Medvedev overcame serving issues to defeat Jesper de Jong 7-5 6-2 7-6. Stan Wawrinka, in his final Melbourne appearance, rallied from a set down to win, while Marin Cilic dominated with a near-'triple bagel' victory. The tournament's veterans are making early statements.