Dominic Thiem sets up meeting with David Goffin after simple win over Benoit Paire
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Updated 21/01/2017 at 09:07 GMT
Dominic Thiem and David Goffin breezed into the last 16 of the Australian Open with comprehensive victories.
Dominic Thiem en su partido de tercera ronda del Australian Open 2017 frente a Benoit Paire
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The Austrian recovered from losing the second set to record a 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-4 win over Benout Paire.
He was struggling with a shoulder injury but insisted it will not hamper him when he faces Goffin in the next round.
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Highlights: Dominic Thiem v Benoit Paire
Meanwhile, the Belgian easily overcame Ivo Karlovic with a 6-3 6-2 6-4 win. The No 11 seed, who was the catalyst behind his country's run to the Davis Cup final in 2015, demonstrated his love of hard courts with a superb display of baseline hitting.
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Highlights: David Goffin v Ivo Karlovic
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