Summary

  • Four Britons in second-round Australian Open action on day four

  • Jack Draper comes from behind to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in five-set thriller

  • Jacob Fearnley claims fine win over Arthur Cazaux to reach third round

  • Harriet Dart edged out by 18th seed Donna Vekic in three sets

  • Jodie Burrage loses 6-3 7-5 to third seed Coco Gauff

  • Former finalist Zheng Qinwen beaten but Naomi Osaka through

  • Click audio icon to listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra (UK only)

  1. See you soon!published at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    That's all from us as another dramatic day in Melbourne comes to an end.

    Don't worry, we'll be back again bright and early tomorrow to bring you all main stories and updates from down under.

    And, if you don't feel like you've had your fill of tennis today, you can catch up with all the best stories and analysis with our reports.

    Thanks for joining us and see you next time!

  2. What's happened on day four?published at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Qinwen Zheng of China reactsImage source, Getty Images

    On the women's side, there was the biggest shock of the tournament so far as last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was beaten in the Australian Open second round.

    China's Olympic singles gold medallist Zheng lost 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 to German Laura Siegemund, becoming the highest ranked player from either singles draw to lose so far at Melbourne Park.

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avoided the same fate but was made to work in her 6-3 7-5 win against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

    Meanwhile, fellow two-time winner Naomi Osaka also won, coming from a set down to beat Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-1 6-3.

    Mirra Andreeva had to dig deep to beat Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-4 3-6 7-6 (10-8).

  3. What's happened so far on day four?published at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Carlos Alcaraz of SpainImage source, Getty Images

    In the men's draw, Carlos Alcaraz took just 81 minutes and lost only five games in a dominant straight-set victory.

    The Spaniard, 21, continued his pursuit of completing a career Grand Slam - winning all four majors - in Melbourne by beating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0 6-1 6-4.

    Former world number one Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record 25th major by beating Portuguese 21-year-old Jaime Faria in four sets.

    The record 10-time Australian Open champion broke Roger Federer's record for the most major singles matches played among men and women, with this his 430th Slam match.

    Norwegian sixth seed Casper Ruud became the biggest casualty in the men's draw, losing 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 to 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik.

  4. 'We are taking a lot of positives from it' - Burragepublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Jodie Burrage at the Australian OpenImage source, Getty Images

    GB’s Jodie Burrage’s run ended at the Australian Open earlier against Coco Gauff. She spoke to 5 Live's Russell Fuller: “I'm a little bit disappointed but I’m also very very happy with how I played, I enjoyed that match thoroughly and that’s what I’ve missed this last year, I’ve missed playing on those stages and I’m very happy I managed to get into that match and put some good level out there.

    “Ultimately, I still wanted to win that match and am disappointed with the result but we are taking a lot of positives from it.”

    On winning four games in a row in the second set: “I think that’s one of the key things I have to improve on is just the consistency of my level and the trust in my game that I can do it for longer than those patches.

    “It’s not easy when you’ve got No 3 in the world coming back at you trying to do the same thing so it’s a lot easier said than done. We can only take positives, especially that chunk in the match.”

    On playing on the Centre Court for the first time: “It was good fun, the crowd was pretty even actually, I did my best to get them involved and on my side, but I enjoyed every single minute of it.

    “I’m really happy that I actually did enjoy that match, I’ve had it on Centre Court at Wimbledon where I didn’t get to have those feelings. That is where more of these experiences are going to help me and I will definitely keep enjoying them more.

    “I’m looking at where my ranking is sitting now and I’ve not even got to the stage where I’ve got six months of no points and yet it’s exciting and I can believe that my level can get me to higher than 85 and hopefully top 50.”

  5. Mixed emotions for the Brits on day fourpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Jacob FearnleyImage source, Getty Images

    A day of mixed emotions for British interest.

    There was success on the men's side with Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley both making it through to the third round.

    But there was disappointment for Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart on the women's side as they fell to Coco Gauff and Donna Vekic, respectively.

    However, there's more hope tomorrow with Katie Boulter taking on Veronika Kudermetova and Emma Raducanu facing Amanda Anisimova tomorrow.

  6. 'I didn't want to be out here for so long'published at 13:14 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    More from Jack Draper on his off-season: “I didn’t play for a few weeks in the off-season, I was on the side lines not really playing so I didn’t know if I was going to be fit to come here. I know that my tennis is improving, this match would have really helped me again. My first match was four hours, I don’t want to be out here for that long but I’m getting better with each set and I’m really proud with the way I’m going about my tennis.”

    On feeding off the crowd: “This is what I play for since I was a young guy, I wanted to play in front of big crowds and whether you guys are with me or against me it was a tough atmosphere to deal with. You guys were obviously all with Thanasi but I had a little fun as well. It was so good to be out here and really happy with the amount of support we get here at these big tournaments, it’s unbelievable.”

  7. 'I’m really proud of the way I competed today' - Draperpublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Jack Draper at the Australian OpenImage source, Getty Images

    Jack Draper speaking after booking his spot in the third round of the Australian Open: “That was a really tough match, Thanasi Kokkinakis is an unbelievable player, someone who I have great respect for, every time I play him he brings his best tennis and especially here in Australia he’s so dangerous. I’m really proud of the way I competed today and I eventually came through, I’m very happy about that.”

    On Kokkinakis’ ongoing injuries: “It’s difficult, credit to him I think he was hurting quite a lot and obviously he pulled out last week and had a really long match in his first match. He came out here and he gave it his all until the end, he obviously was hurting but credit to him, it was a great fight today.”

  8. Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 Kokkinakis

    Jack Draper committed a whopping 88 unforced errors in his first-round win over Mariano Navone.

    It's clearly something he has worked on in the time since, narrowing it down to 30. Much better.

  9. Postpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 Kokkinakis

    The bad news for Jack Draper is that he's got another Australian opponent up next in Aleksander Vukic.

    Or maybe not! He certainly seemed to thrive with the crowd against him today.

  10. Postpublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 Kokkinakis

    Muted celebrations from Jack Draper, who offers a steely look towards the Melbourne crowd.

    They were against him all night, but the 22nd seed used it to his advantage to come out on top after four hours and 35 minutes.

    He'll sleep well tonight!

  11. Postpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 Kokkinakis

    Mark Woodforde
    17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    Jack Draper showing us his colours and how much he has worked on his fitness to be able to survive and control his emotions against a very difficult crowd and a difficult opponent.

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Draperpublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
    Breaking

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 Kokkinakis

    SUPER JACK!

    The British number one has done it, flinging down a forehand winner to win the match at the first time of asking.

    What a win that is. The British number one is into the third round of the Australian Open for the very first time.

    JacK Draper cups a hand to his earImage source, Getty Images
  13. Three match points Draperpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 5-3 Kokkinakis

    Jack Draper has got himself three match points!

  14. Draper serving for matchpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 5-3 Kokkinakis

    Thanasi Kokkinakis wasn't able to serve out the victory in the last set. Can Jack Draper do it here?

    He's off to a good start. 30-0.

    Two. More. Points.

  15. Draper breaks to serve for matchpublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 5-3 Kokkinakis

    He gets it!

    The serve from Thanasi Kokkinakis is too much for Jack Draper to handle on the first break point, but the Australian can't lift his backhand volley over the net on the next point.

    After such a struggle, Draper is one game away from serving out a mammoth victory.

  16. Break points Draperpublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 4-3 Kokkinakis*

    Thanasi Kokkinakis goes for another one of those big forehands, but it misses its mark.

    And again! Jack Draper has two break points. These could be crucial.

  17. Postpublished at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 4-3 Kokkinakis*

    Jack Draper didn't have much variety to his hitting at the start of this match, but he's got it now. The 15th seed is making more moves towards the net and it pays off there as he taps over a simple volley.

    But the forehand winners are still flying off the racquet of Thanasi Kokkinakis. 15-15.

  18. 'Draper lapping up the boos'published at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 4-3 Kokkinakis*

    Abigail Johnson
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    He laps up the boos, I'm not sure if I've seen that much from Jack Draper before but he embraced it, he's like come on give it to me.

    The energy is different on Jack Draper's side of the net.

  19. Draper holds servepublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 4-3 Kokkinakis*

    There's plenty of boos ringing out around the John Cain Arena as Jack Draper puts his finger to his ear as Thanasi Kokkinakis fires wide.

    The Briton is earning himself villain status here, but I don't think he minds one bit.

  20. Postpublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January

    *Draper 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 3-3 Kokkinakis

    Mark Woodforde
    17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    The tennis level has not dropped away, the standard has caught fire!

    Here we were thinking they were going to be crawling in between points. There is electricity round this court.