Djokovic took the points in quick succession as Almagro tried his best to take games against the Serbian. Djokovic showed ultimate class in the game and took the points in quick succession before he could nail the match. Djokovic served a commendable 75% of his first serves in court, clammed 12 aces and clobbered a total of 31 winners to win the match in straight sets 6-3 6-4, 6-0

Djokovic is on a roll as he comes from a 00-30 deficit and takes the all the points in the game. Djokovic slams return of serves and takes the points to break one more time and nail the lead at 5-0 in the third set

Djokovic continues to dominate the Spaniard and closes on a comfortable win with a 4-0 lead. 

Another break of serve in Serbian's favour almost confirms his place in the quarterfinals of the season's first Grand Slam. Djokovic, who won his maiden major title, here in Australia, is hoping to prove tennis critics that he is not a one slam wonder.

Djokovic holds serve after facing stiff resistance from the Spaniard who now needs Herculean efforts to come out of the huge deficit of two sets and a break. Almagro won two titles last year in Bstaad and Gstaad to end the season in top 15.

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Djokovic couldn't have asked for a better start to the third set. With a break in hand, the Serbian is in cruise control of the match.

Its all Djokovic all the way as he served with tact and got the crucial break of serve when needed. He managed to get the break of serve with the help of his forehands and consistent play. Djokovic served a massive 76% of his first serves in court and smashed 11 winners to get the second set 6-4

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Djokovic remains focussed in the match and consolidates the break for a new 4-2 lead in the second set. Djokovic is trying to end the three year Grand Slam title drought and prove to the tennis world that he is not a one slam wonder by winning the Australian Open crown one more time.

Almagro makes an attempt to remain unaffected by the set and break deficit and puts in his best efforts to come up with some winning shots and level the match. 

Djokovic holds his serve to consolidate the break of serve he got in the previous game at 3-1. In one of his finest Grand Slam performances, Novak Djokovic beat Swiss maestro Roger Federer in five gruelling sets to enter the US Open final last year.

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Djokovic seizes the early opportunity to get a crucial break in the second set as well. Almagro's increasing number of error count is helping the Serbian race to a formidable lead in the match. It's 2-1 now with Djokovic on serve.

Djokovic does not let the shift of momentum happen early on in the set and saves a break point to hold on to his serve for 1-1. Almagro, who was hoping to put behind the bad memories of the first set with a quick break of serve, will now have to look for further opportunities.

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So with the help of his 11 winners and a single break of serve in the fourth game, Serbian Novak Djokovic wins the first set 6-3. The Serbian star had an eventful 2010 season and with the commencement of the current season, the Serbian star is hoping to add on to the long list of achievements.

Almagro pockets another game for 3-5 score to makes persistent efforts to stay in the opening set. Djokovic however, is all set to serve for the set now.

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Djokovic holds another love service game to lead the set at 5-2.T The Serbian star lost his quarterfinal match last year to a spirited Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a marathon struggle.

Almagro, still startled by the early break of serve, holds on to his second service game in the match and narrows down the gap to 2-4. The Spaniard is ranked 14 in the world currently and has 7 ATP singles titles to his name.

No mistakes from the Serbian star as he quickly consolidates the break and leads the opening set 4-1. Djokovic saw a marked difference in his game last year and became more of a counter puncher to use aggression on court against opponents.

So Djokovic draws first blood and breaks Almagro's serve with some of his finest returns of serve. The Serbian star recently helped his nation win the most prestigious team event, the 2010 Davis Cup.

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Djokovic finds few of his finest serves to hold on to a easy game. The Serbian had a relatively better year with a career high No.2 ranking , two titles in Dubai and Beijing and a runner up finish at US Open to Rafael Nadal.

Almagro makes an equally impressive start and holds on to is serve for 1-1. The Spaniard gave great results on European clay last year and reached the semifinals in Madrid, losing to Rafael Nadal.

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Djokovic opens the match on a competitive note and holds on to a tough service game for 1-0. The Serbian is a former winner here and is seeking his second major title.

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Both players have met only once with Djokovic winning the encounter easily in 2008.

In the first singles match on Hisense Arena, Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Nicolas Almagro.

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