But Djokovic seized the match midway through the third set and then it skidded away from a classic into a coronation.

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However, the third seed responded brilliantly with three breaks of serve to level the match and then stormed through the third set to prevail 4-6 6-3 6-1.

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Djokovic responded by breaking twice at the start of the third set to establish a 3-0 lead and he wrapped up the set in just 28 minutes and ploughed through the fourth set to set up a third-round meeting with countryman Viktor Troicki.

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