Jack Draper was given a real scare as he battled back to beat Mariano Navone in five sets at the Australian Open. The British number made 88 unforced errors in an untidy performance, perhaps to be expected with this being his first match since October after he missed a training block and then the United Cup earlier this month due to a hip injury.

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.

Jack Draper was loudly jeered by fans at the Australian Open as he walked onto the court for his second-round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and video on this breaking news story.

Jack Draper expects a hostile crowd to bring the best out of him at the Australian Open. The British No 1 will face home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, with the match scheduled in the night session on John Cain Arena.

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.

Mariano Navone (No. 46 in the world) takes on Jack Draper (No. 15) in the Round of 128 at the Australian Open.Draper last competed on September 29, 2024 at the Rakuten Japan Open