Britain's Jack Draper is through to the round of 16 at the Australian Open for the first time in his career after fighting back to beat home favourite Aleksandar Vukic in a five-set marathon. In a match that lasted four hours and went past midnight local time in Melbourne,
British No.1 tennis star Jack Draper has downed Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 2-6 5-7 7-6 7-6 to reach the fourth round at the 2025 Australian Open. Draper, seeded 15th, is the last Briton left standing in the men’s singles at Melbourne Park and once again needed five sets to defeat his opponent.
Alex de Minaur is the last home player left in the singles after the Vukic had his chances at a maiden fourth-round grand slam berth but couldn’t quite put away British 15th seed Jack Draper, losing 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (10-8).
British No. 1 Jack Draper went into the 2025 Australian Open as the 15th seed but was put to the test by home prospect Aleksandar Vukic during a dramatic encounter in Melbourne
Jack Draper bids to reach the Australian Open ... Draper plays another Australian in Aleksandar Vukic. Draper overcame a hostile atmosphere and “abuse” from the home fans as he defeated ...
After three consecutive five-set matches — including wins over Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Vukic — Great Britain's Jack Draper is earning a reputation for physical and mental toughness.
Jack Draper is piling up several five-set matches after his latest at the Australian Open. He will have to ensure the endgame comes quicker in the first week of Slams.
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British number one Jack Draper wins epic match against Aleksandar Vukic to reach fourth round of Australian Open.
Britain has been waiting for a new male star to rally behind since Andy Murray's retired. While Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans have received tremendous support in tournaments, the most exciting young British player on the rise is Jack Draper.
Draper is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after an epic five-set win over Aleksandar Vukic
Aleksandar Vukic goes down in a thrilling grand slam match, while fan behaviour dominates on day six of the Australian Open.