Whereas Wawrinka has spent simply shy of eight hours on court docket throughout his opening two matches, fourth seed Djokovic has taken a extra direct route as he goals to preserve vitality in his bid for a file twenty fifth Grand Slam singles title.

The Serb solely dropped seven video games in a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Italian qualifier Maestrelli.

He beat Spain’s Pedro Martinez by the identical rating on Monday, marking the primary time he has not dropped a set within the first two rounds at Melbourne Park since 2023.

“I did not know a lot about him till just a few days in the past – it occurs as a rule today,” Djokovic stated of world quantity 141 Maestrelli.

“The respect is at all times there and I did not underestimate him. He is bought a giant serve and a giant sport, solely missing a little bit of expertise.

“He is bought the sport to go far and excessive on the planet rankings and I want him that.”

Croatia’s Cilic was equally brisk towards Canadian Shapovalov, profitable 6-4 6-3 6-2 in a little bit over two hours.

Although under his finest together with his 5 aces matched by 5 double faults and a first-serve proportion of 56%, the 2018 finalist proved scientific within the large moments, changing six of his 12 break factors and saving 4 of the six he confronted.

Reflecting on the continued success of veteran gamers, Cilic stated: “We’re all conscious that sports activities are transferring ahead, there may be extra science in all the things.

“Everyone seems to be particular person however, general, I really feel we’re in such a good time the place guys can nonetheless play, at 35, 36, 37, nice tennis.

“With Novak, he is caring for his physique so nicely. I consider these youthful generations are right here to be taught from these experiences.”

Cilic will face twelfth seed Casper Ruud or Spain’s Jaume Munar in spherical three, whereas Djokovic faces 30-year-old Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.