Australian Open day eight: Djokovic storms through and Linette adds to upsets

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By Eleanor Crooks, PA Tennis Correspondent, Melbourne

Novak Djokovic established himself as the clear favourite to win a 10th Australian Open title by dismantling home hope Alex De Minaur in the fourth round.

Djokovic reported no pain from his suspect hamstring after a 6-2 6-1 6-2 victory that sets up a clash with fifth seed Andrey Rublev, who defeated Holger Rune over five sets in one of the matches of the tournament.

Fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka produced a terrific display to see off Belinda Bencic while Pole Magda Linette knocked out fourth seed Caroline Garcia in the latest shock.

Andrey Rublev Andrey Rublev apologises to opponent Holger Rune for his dramatic net-cord winner
Andrey Rublev apologises to opponent Holger Rune for his dramatic net-cord winner (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP) Photo by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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