WATCH | Australian Open: Tomas Berdych overpowers Juan Martin Del Potro to reach 4th round

Not many players overpower Juan Martin del Potro but Tomas Berdych did just that to win 6-3 6-3 6-2 and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open for the 10th time on Saturday.

Del Potro arrived in Melbourne with high hopes having re-entered the world's top 10 for the first time since 2014 but was no match for the 19th-seeded Czech.

"Maybe it's the good air here," Berdych said on Hisense Arena to explain his consistency in the year's first slam.

Berdych struck 52 winners on his way to setting up a clash with Italian Fabio Fognini.

"I think he was just better than me today," del Potro, who had led 5-3 in their previous meetings, told reporters.

"He hit very hard, he served very well and played a smart game. He deserved to win. No excuses today." 

Sealed with an ace! @tomasberdych takes the first set 6-3 against Juan-Martin #DelPotro. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/OmMln1UMc7

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018

After falling at this stage last year, @tomasberdych looks determined to make it further in 2018...

Takes a two set lead over del Potro.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/MUaFWuuq3g

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018

Czech-mate!@tomasberdych hits 52 winners to d 12th seed Juan Martin #DelPotro 6-3 6-3 6-2 and becomes the first man in the Open Era to reach the #AusOpen round of 16 for the 10th time. pic.twitter.com/l98KT5Tfx9

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018

.@tomasberdych seals passage to the 4R with a comprehensive performance!

Earns a date with 25th seed Fabio #Fognini.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/RD2RPxMLBz

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018

"I will try my best... To go one more further."

It's @tomasberdych's 10th time in the #AusOpen 4R! pic.twitter.com/RAvcV66Fqf

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2018