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Djokovic Dominates to Reach Australian Open Quarter-finals

World No. 1 and top seed Novak Djokovic showcased his relentless form as he cruised into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with an emphatic victory over French 20th seed Adrian Mannarino.

In a display of tennis mastery, Djokovic secured a comprehensive 6-0 6-0 6-3 triumph over Mannarino in just one hour and 44 minutes. Reflecting on his performance, Djokovic remarked, “The first two sets were the best I have played in a while.”

The 36-year-old Serbian, eyeing a historic 25th Grand Slam title, now sets his sights on the quarter-finals clash against 12th seed Taylor Fritz. Fritz advanced to the last eight by defeating last year’s finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In another notable match on Sunday, Italy’s rising star Jannik Sinner secured his quarter-final berth with a commanding 6-4 7-5 6-3 win over world number 15 Karen Khachanov. Sinner, considered one of the contenders to challenge Djokovic in Melbourne, will face fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the next round. Rublev emerged victorious in a grueling five-set battle, eliminating Alex de Minaur and dashing Australia’s hopes of a home singles champion.

As the Australian Open progresses, Djokovic remains a formidable force, and the upcoming clashes promise to deliver intense and captivating tennis action.

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