Jack Draper battled a raucous home crowd to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis and reach the Australian Open third round. It was another gruelling contest long into the Melbourne night as Draper won 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 after four hours and 35 minutes on court as tempers frayed, evoking Andy Murray’s marathon win over the same opponent two years ago.

British No 1 Jack Draper shrugged off the jeers and boos of a rowdy crowd to come through his second straight five-setter and reach the third round of the Australian Open for the first time.

Jack Draper was "proud" after coming from behind to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a five-set thriller in Australian Open 2025 second round action.

Jack Draper had the perfect response for the Australian Open crowd after being booed during his five-set marathon against Thanasi Kokkinakis. It was a hostile environment for the British No. 1 from the moment he set foot on John Cain Arena, with the jeers starting when he walked out.

Jack Draper dug deep in order to take down home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis earlier on Wednesday afternoon sealing a 6-7(3-7), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over the Aussie ace at the Australian Open.