Djokovic eases to first round win

Had it not been for the 30 degree-plus temperatures at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday, men's top seed Novak Djokovic would have barely broken a sweat in his first round victory.

Although Italian Lorenzi showed early promise in breaking the Serbian's serve, his challenge faded quickly as Djokovic ran away with the match 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 on centre court.

The 2011 champion hit 22 winners to the Italian's 10, and made just 13 unforced errors compared to Lorenzi's 30.

The win marks a strong return to competitive tennis for the Serbian, who took an extended break over the off-season.

He will face either Santiago Giraldo or qualifier Matteo Viola in the second round.

More to come.


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