Jack Draper completes comeback win over Argentine Mariano Navone – as British No 1 edges through five-set thriller in Australian Open first round after more than four hours on court

  • 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.

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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

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

Navone, the world No 47, pushed the British No 1 all the way before he succumbed to defeat

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