World No.1 Novak Djokovic remained on course for a third successive title after a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Radek Stepanek.

Today's contest featured a host of wonderful rallies with both men pushed to the limit.

"It was a great match, great fun," said Djokovic. "He is a very talented player.

"He made a lot of great first volleys and made me play the extra ball. He was chipping and charging, not a lot of players do this any more."

Djokovic will play either Sam Querrey or Stanislas Wawrinka in round four.