22-time Grand Slam champion faced a stern test to start his campaign at a sweltering Melbourne Park as he defeated 21-year-old Jack Draper from Britain.
Novak Djokovic enjoyed a rousing reception on a winning return to the Australian Open and Andy Murray rolled back the years to stun Matteo Berrettini in a classic.
6'11" player Alperen Sengun from Türkiye's Giresun broke the 30-year-old record of Shaquille O’Neal who previously achieved the feat at the age of 21 during the 1992-93 season.
