Australian Open 2020: Djokovic demolishes Nishioka in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic brushed past Yoshihito Nishioka to reach the Australian Open fourth round on Friday.

The Serbian superstar produced a brilliant performance to crush the Japanese man 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic, a 16-time grand slam champion, incredibly lost just eight points on serve during his victory, which came after 85 minutes.

A record seven-time winner in Melbourne, Djokovic set up a clash with Diego Schwartzman in the fourth round.

Just like he drew it up @DjokerNole reaches his th Grand Slam round of 16 as he breezes past Nishioka 6-3 6-2 6-2. He meets Schwartzman next.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/QfBIt1dSfR

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020

Djokovic – who thrashed Nishioka at last year’s Davis Cup Finals – made a fast start, racing into a 3-0 lead that would prove decisive in the first set.

Nishioka sent a backhand long to fall behind immediately in the second set and Djokovic was in complete command throughout, particularly on serve.

Djokovic incredibly lost just one point on serve through the opening two sets, left untroubled by Nishioka.

 points in a row on serve!

What a display by the seven-time champion against Nishioka.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Dvop8ord5c

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2020

He broke to love to begin the third set and opened up a 4-0 lead on his way to a convincing win.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN 
Novak Djokovic [2] bt Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-2 6-2

WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS 
Djokovic – 40/23
Nishioka – 15/22

ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS 
Djokovic – 17/2
Nishioka – 1/4

BREAK POINTS WON 
Djokovic – 5/6
Nishioka – 0/1

FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE 
Djokovic – 74
Nishioka – 58

PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE 
Djokovic – 93/69
Nishioka – 67/39

TOTAL POINTS 
Djokovic – 87
Nishioka – 49