Plant-based diet works wonders for no-nonsense Djokovic

Novak Djokovic trumpeted the benefits of his plant-based diet Friday in helping him thrash Yoshihito Nishioka and move into the Australian Open fourth round.

The Serbian defending champion swept past the Japanese 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in just 85 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to reach a Grand Slam round of 16 for the 50th time -- second only to Roger Federer's 67.

"I love playing on the court. I like the conditions," said the world number two after firing down 17 aces, along with 40 winners.

"I'm starting to feel very, very comfortable and compact on the court. I'm going to try to keep that going."
"I'm not a weightlifter, of course, but I do have an optimal balance between the strength and power and speed. And, you know, nothing seems to be missing, at least from my experience. So I will keep on enjoying that."