Ruthless Federer into round four

AUSTRALIAN OPEN
**Venue: **Melbourne Park ** Date: **18-31 January
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**World number one Roger Federer hit top form to crush Albert Montanes and reach the Australian Open last 16.**The three-time champion dominated his Spanish opponent, breaking the 31st seed once in each set and facing no break points against his own serve.

Federer won 6-3 6-4 6-4 in one hour and 48 minutes and will meet either Lleyton Hewitt or Marcos Baghdatis next up.

Sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko was similarly impressive during a 6-0 6-3 6-4 victory over Juan Monaco.

More to follow.