Olympics 2021 LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori LIVE score, updates and commentary: Djokovic won 6-2 6-0

Novak Djokovic is now only two wins away from winning his maiden Olympic Gold. With a win over either Zverev or Chardy in the semi-final, he will ensure his trip to Tokyo does not end without a medal.

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Novak Djokovic's next opponent will be the winner of the match between Alexander Zverev and Jeremy Chardy, which is to take place later today.

Novak Djokovic made uncharacteristically high number of unforced than we are used to from the Serb, at 13. But that was a result of Djokovic turning up the aggression in a bid to not let Kei Nishikori take control of the rallies. The World No. 1 was flawless in all other aspects, winning 92% of the points he played at the net, convert 5/10 opportunities to break and winning 85% of his first serve points. His first serve percentage was also down a bit at 48%, but the Serb made up for it by winning a high 82% of his second serve points.

Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to win 6-2 6-0 in a completely dominant fashion which would send a chill down the spine of his next opponent.

Game, Set, Match Novak Djokovic

15-40. Two Match Points for Novak Djokovic.

15-30. Djokovic is two point away.

15-15 on Nishikori's serve. Can he avoid a bagel?

Djokovic holds to 15 to lead 6-2 5-0. He is one game away from a semifinal berth.

15-0 on Djokovic's serve. Nishikori has no answers for Djokovic's backhand down the line. Frankly, no one does!

Djokovic breaks again, after another double fault from Nishikori, to all but seal the match. Leads 6-2 4-0.

15-40. Two Break points for Djokovic to get a double break in the 2nd set.

15-30. Flawless tennis again from the Serb.

15-0. Nishikori plays a patient rally and wins the point after an unforced error from Djokovic.

Kei Nishikori cuts a helpless figure at the changeover as Novak Djokovic is not giving him a moment's respite. The match could be over soon save for an unusual turnaround.

Game Djokovic. A hold to love as the Serb races to a 6-2 3-0 lead.

30-0. Yet another belter of a backhand down the line from Novak Djokovic.

15-0 on Djokovic's serve

Game Djokovic. He breaks early in the second set for a 6-2 2-0 lead in the match.

30-40. First of the two break points saved as Nishikori rips a cross court backhand to draw the error off Djokovic.

15-40. Two break points for Djokovic

15-30. Opportunity for Djokovic to break early in the 2nd set and run away with the match here.

15-15. Double fault from Nishikori.

15-0 on Nishikori's serve. A big first serve opens up the court for a winner from Nishikori.

Some superb all court play from Novak Djokovic in that game to dig himself out of trouble.

Game Djokovic! A huge opportunity missed for Nishikori as the Serb holds at the start of the 2nd set.

Djokovic leads 6-2 1-0.

Deuce. Nishikori tries to open up the court early on the break point to strike the winner, but pays the price as Djokovic turns it up.

Break point for Nishikori to take the lead in the 2nd set.

30-30. Two double faults in the opening game from Djokovic.

30-15 on Djokovic's serve in the opening game of the 2nd set.

You cannot play tennis better than Novak Djokovic is playing at the moment. The Serb did everything right in the 1st set.
He will also serve ahead in the 2nd set.

Game and 1st set Novak Djokovic. Masterful display from the Serb as he breaks Nishikori twice to win the opening set 6-2 and take the lead in the match.

Two Set points for Novak Djokovic after another perfect point played from the baseline.

15-30. Expert anticipation and passing shot from Djokovic.

15-15. A double fault from Nishikori.

Nishikori has started unloading on his backhand down the line on every opportunity he gets. Seems he has realized that's the only way to stay close with Novak Djokovic.

Game Djokovic! A tough game point, but Djokovic rises to the occasion. Holds for a 5-2 lead in the 1st set.

40-30. Djokovic shuts the door on Nishikori's half-chance with a big first serve.

30-30. Another amazing backhand down the line from Nishikori gives him a look at breaking back.

15-15. Djokovic stays alive in the point despite an incredible backhand down the line by Nishikori, but the Japanese does enough to win the point.

15-0. Flawless baseline tennis from Djokovic once again.

Game Nishikori! He holds with a combination of big first serves at deuce. Stays close in the opening set at 2-4.

Deuce. Deep groundstrokes from Djokovic continue to draw errors off Nishikori.

Advantage Nishikori. Big serve brings up Game point for the Japanese.

Deuce. Djokovic wastes a break point with a rare unforced error.

Break point for Djokovic for a 5-1 lead in the opening set. Some superb play from the back.

Deuce. Djokovic gives no let off to Nishikori as he looks for another double break.

40-15. A chance for an easy hold for Nishikori.

15-0. Some good work from Nishikori from the back of the court as he belts a backhand down the line winner.

Game Djokovic! He lets no room for Nishikori to break back. Leads 4-1 in the opening set.

Nishikori will serve after the changeover.

Olympics 2021 LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori LIVE score, updates and commentary: Djokovic won 6-2 6-0

Novak Djokovic won 6-2 6-0