Djokovic sets off on historic Aussie Open quest
- Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 15.45
- Online news: World
Novak Djokovic moved into the Australian Open's second round with ominous ease Monday as he goes in search of a historic title hat-trick at the season's opening Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic plays a return during his match against France's Paul-Henri Mathieu on the first day of the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 14, 2013. The Serbian world number one was in imperious form as he tossed aside Mathieu in straight sets in just 1hr 42min on Rod Laver Arena.
The world number one headlined a bright and windy first day at Melbourne Park, with former women's champion Maria Sharapova also starting impressively and China's Li Na moving safely through.
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