MELBOURNE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - ‌Novak Djokovic systematically dismantled Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 ‌6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, continuing ‌his quest to make more history at the Rod Laver Arena.

Fourth seed Djokovic, who is seeking a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title and 25th Grand Slam trophy overall to break ‍the deadlock with Margaret Court, maintained his ‍steady grip on the second-round clash ‌without needing to shift into top gear.