MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic barely got out of first gear in a sizzling performance to thrash Yoshihito Nishioka and move into the Australian Open fourth round Friday, closing in on a record eighth title. Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka hits a return against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2020. Djokovic gave away just three games in his first and only meeting with left-hander Nishioka in the Davis Cup last year and the 24-year-old fared little better at Melbourne Park. Djokovic twisted the knife with another early break in the second set as he went through the gears. Australian Open - Third Round - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2020 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during the match against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka.

Source: New Strait Times January 24, 2020 06:45 UTC