Australian Open: Novak Djokovic Eases Past Yoshihito Nishioka For Place In Fourth Round

Novak Djokovic edged closer to title-streak extension in Melbourne but was ruthless by the manner in which he knocked Japanese player Yoshihito Nishioka out to reach the fourth round of the competition.

The seven-time champion, in straight three sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, had routed the 24-year-old in the round that lasted for 85 minutes. Nishioka did not of winning the only break point chance he had while Djokovic won five-in-six of his.

Pleased with his performance, the 32-year-old won the Inaugural ATP Cup for Serbia said afterward, "This was one of my best serving matches." He eased through the round winning 94 percent of his first serve.

He will is booked to face in the next round, Argentine player Diego Schwartzman who defeated Dusan Lajovic in three sets, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(7).