Jack Draper came through a five-set battle in the first round of the Australian Open for the second year in a row. Twelve months ago, the British number one vomited into a courtside bin at the end of a gruelling win over Marcos Giron in intense Melbourne heat.

British men's No. 1 Jack Draper emerged victorious in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday, edging Argentina's Mariano Navone in five sets.

British tennis hopes at the Australian Open rest firmly with Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Jack Draper as the first Grand Slam of 2025 approaches in Melbourne. Former US Open champion Raducanu returns to action following recent back problems,

Djokovic could face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, with Alexander Zverev a possible opponent in the semi-finals and Jannik Sinner on the opposite side of the draw

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has been handed a tough draw for the Australian Open, while Jack Draper is course to face Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round.