Djokovic breezes by Benneteau into 4th round

Updated: September 2, 2012, 1:47 PM ET

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Defending champion Novak Djokovic didn't face a single break point Sunday in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 third-round victory over No. 31 Julien Benneteau at the U.S. Open.

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Second-seeded Djokovic has lost only 14 games over three matches at Flushing Meadows. He lost the first break point he faced in the opening game of his first match against Paolo Lorenzi. He hasn't faced another break point since.

Waking up early for the first match of the day in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic finished with 13 aces and 13 winners, with only five unforced errors.

He reached the round of 16 for the sixth straight year and will play the winner of a later match between No. 14 Alexandr Dolgopolov and No. 18 Stanislas Wawrinka.

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