Former junior rivals Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley fought their way into the third round of the Australian Open despite being on the wrong end of two of the rowdiest crowds you will find on the professional tour.

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.

Jack Draper had the perfect response to the Australian Open crowd after being booed during his five-set marathon against Thanasi Kokkinakis. It was a hostile environment for the British No. 1 from the moment he set foot on John Cain Arena, with the jeers starting when he walked out.

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 continued to cop it from the Australian Open crowd but has warned those in Melbourne that their noise only help him go up a level as he advanced to round three

Jack Draper dug deep in order to take down home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis earlier on Wednesday afternoon sealing a 6-7(3-7), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over the Aussie ace at the Australian Open.

Jack Draper stages stunning comeback to defeat home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis at Australian Open, while Jacob Fearnley sets up meeting with Alexander Zverev; watch action from ATP and WTA Tours on

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.