- Jack Draper faced Argentine Mariano Navone in the Australian Open first round
- The British No 1 triumphed over the world No 47 in five sets after over four hours
- Draper won 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 despite a spirited display from his opponent
Jack Draper secured an impressive comeback win in the first round of the Australian Open against Mariano Navone.
Draper, the British No 1, had to fight back from 2-1 down against the Argentine, before he ultimately triumphed 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2.
It was a gruelling victory for Draper, who was on court for more than four hours, but the 23-year-old eventually triumphed against the world No 47.
Draper was forced to battle for his victory as he looks to achieve his best ever result at in Melbourne, having never passed the second round before.
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Jack Draper secured an impressive comeback win in the first round of the Australian Open
Draper was on court for more than four hours as he defeated his opponent 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2
Navone, the world No 47, pushed the British No 1 all the way before he succumbed to defeat
