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.

With a hostile Australian Open crowd getting behind Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jack Draper had to keep his cool - so he channelled the spirit of Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou.

Jack Draper said the abuse he received during his thrilling five-set Australian Open comeback over home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis inspired him to raise his level as the British No 1 reached the third round of the grand slam for the first time.

A seething Thanasi Kokkinakis has described his ongoing pectoral muscle issues as “physical and mental torture” after losing a five-set epic at the Australian Open.

Jack Draper was "proud" after coming from behind to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a five-set thriller in Australian Open 2025 second round action.

Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further

Jack Draper had such a good year last year, a US Open semi-finalist, full of confidence. It's probably just a question of fighting on for as many rounds as he can, he's not in the form of New York, but you can play yourself into form in the men's draw.