After weeks of appearing to be below his best, it seems nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has rediscovered the full extent of his powers.
A heavily strapped left hamstring had given him trouble in lead-up tournaments and given hope to a men's field full of upsets, but Djokovic was back to his dominant self as he thumped Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena.