Ruthless Djokovic storms past Rublev at Australian Open (VIDEO)

Nine-time champ Novak Djokovic turned in a near faultless performance as he stormed past Russian rival Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open Read Full Article at RT.com

Ruthless Djokovic storms past Rublev at Australian Open (VIDEO)

The Serbian ace remains on course for a tenth title Down Under

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title remains on course after the Serbian star turned in a devastating performance to defeat Russia’s Andrey Rublev in their Australian Open quarterfinal clash on Wednesday.

Nine-time champion Djokovic, who was controversially deported from Australia ahead of last year’s tournament, remains on course for yet another title after recording his 26th consecutive win in Melbourne, blitzing the Russian challenger in just over two hours of action (6-1, 6-2, 6-4).

The Serb showed no sign of the hamstring issue which he has been battling throughout the tournament as he dominated on his own serve throughout the match, and fired back a series of excellently-timed return shots on several Rublev service games.

Rublev, who overcame an intense five-round battle with Denmark’s Holger Rune on Monday, couldn't find any semblance of a foothold early as Djokovic swept through the first and second sets, losing just three games along the way.