Jack Draper is piling up several five-set matches after his latest at the Australian Open. He will have to ensure the endgame comes quicker in the first week of Slams.

The British No 1 is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and will play Alcaraz for the fourth time

After three consecutive five-set matches — including wins over Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Vukic — Great Britain's Jack Draper is earning a reputation for physical and mental toughness.

British No. 1 Jack Draper went into the 2025 Australian Open as the 15th seed but was put to the test by home prospect Aleksandar Vukic during a dramatic encounter in Melbourne

Andy Murray loved a marathon match during his career. Prior to hanging up his racket last summer, the tennis icon took part in 42 five-set epics, reigning supreme on 28 occasions. And Jack Draper is well and truly on his way to following in his fellow Briton's footsteps after he won a thriller against Alexandar Vukic on Friday.