Djokovic crusies to third round in 90 minutes

Top seed and four-time champion Novak Djokovic lost just five games as he cruised into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Djokovic crusies to third round in 90 minutes

Top seed and four-time champion Novak Djokovic lost just five games as he cruised into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

World number one Djokovic thrashed Russian Andrey Kuznetsov 6-0 6-1 6-4 in an hour and 24 minutes, with all three singles matches on Rod Laver Arena completed so quickly that a men’s doubles match was hastily added to the day schedule.

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