Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac on Friday, brushing the Czech aside 6-1 6-4 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time.

Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac, brushing the Czech aside 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he's 'very hot-headed' in the wake of his victory over Tomas Machac at the Australian Open on Friday morning. The Serb won 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 to book his place in the fourth round of the competition as he continues to chase Grand Slam No 25.