Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic lost a set but recovered to advance to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, making him the player with the highest number of Grand Slam singles matches, surpassing fellow legend Roger Federer.

Qinwen Zheng admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far but defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time winner Naomi Osaka battled into the third round.

The Serb beat Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in his 430th singles match at a major, the most in the Open era.