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Australian Open: Djokovic cruises to opening victory

Australian Open: Djokovic cruises to opening victory

World No. 5 Novak Djokovic cruised past world No. 75 Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets in the first round to mark a winning return to the Australian Open after last year’s debacle. The Serb breezed past the Spaniard 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 to secure a berth in the second round in front of a large crowd of admirers at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The...