MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open campaign shifted up a gear with a 6-0 6-1 6-4 thrashing of Russian Andrey Kuznetsov today to move into the third round. The steely-eyed Serb, bidding for a record fifth title at Melbourne Park in the professional era, wrapped up the first set in 21 minutes and gave 88th-ranked Kuznetsov no chance in a one hour 24-minute training run on Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic preserved his record of reaching the third round at Melbourne Park for a ninth consecutive year. The top seed will play Japan’s Go Soeda or Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the next round.
(AGENCIES)
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