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.

Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, in-form Coco Gauff, former winner Naomi Osaka and a rampant Carlos Alcaraz were also among the wins

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

Novak Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.