Djokovic topples Mayer as Ferrer beats Mannarino
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World No. 2 Novak Djokovic did something he couldn’t master five years ago as he cruised into the third round on another scorching day at the Australian Open yesterday.
The three-time defending champion brushed aside Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-0, 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets and showed few ill-effects of the intense heat which brought him undone at the 2009 tournament.
Back then Djokovic withdrew from his quarterfinal with Andy Roddick trailing 7-6 (3), 4-6, 2-6, 1-2 in furnace-like conditions when he could not continue.
Yet five years on the Serb was in command of his opponent and adapted to the extreme conditions to keep on track for his fifth Australian title.
Djokovic said he was now physically and mentally strong enough to overcome the harsh playing conditions.
“Everything is fine. I’m physically fit. I’ve been practicing and preparing for the Australian summer that we all know can be difficult at times with the conditions,” he said.
“I started the match really well. I was set and a break up only after 40-45 minutes,” Djokovic said.
“You don’t want to spend too much time in the heat. You want to try to win as quick as possible.”
Djokovic’s next opponent is Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin, who got past Russian No. 30 Dmitry Tursunov in four sets.
No. 3 David Ferrer beat Adrian Mannarino of France 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-0, 6-3 to advance along with No. 7 Tomas Berdych and No. 9 Richard Gasquet, No. 17 Tommy Robredo, No. 20 Jerzy Janowicz and No. 29 Jeremy Chardy.
In late-finishing matches, eighth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat Alejandro Falla of Colombia 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-4, No. 15 Fabio Fognini beat Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 and No. 28 Vasek Pospisil of Canada overcame a back injury with the help of painkillers during the match to beat Australia’s Matt Ebden 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (9), 6-1. Florian Mayer and Sam Querrey also advanced.
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