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Japanese player Yoshihito Nishioka left fans and experts stunned in his astounding capitulation to Karen Khachanov at the Australian Open - recording an incredibly rare 'bronze set' in his loss on Sunday.
The Russian 18th seed demolished his opponent in a straight-sets mauling of Nishioka 6-0 6-0 7-6 on John Cain Arena.
Japanese player Yoshihito Nishioka (pictured) was blown off the court in his loss on Sunday
Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov (pictured) demolished his opponent in a straight-sets mauling, running out a 6-0 6-0 7-6 winner on John Cain Arena
Nishioka was so outclassed in the opening two sets that he only managed 13 points in just 46 minutes.
In the second set, Nishioka only