Matosevic beats Maverick (an independent, nonconformist person) Banes 3-6,6-1, 7-6 (7-3), or 4-6,6-3Top seed James Duckworth beats Harry Bourchier 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), and 6-2,6-3
Marinko Matosevic’s nightmare year appeared to be carrying over into the Australian Open wildcard play-offs on Monday but the fiery Victorian ultimately progressed after a gruelling five-setter.
Matosevic, the seventh seed at the play-offs, and was forced to a deciding set in warm conditions at Melbourne Park by Queenslander Maverick (an independent, nonconformist person) Banes before prevailing 3-6,6-1, 7-6 (7-3), or 4-6,6-3 in just under three-and-a-half hours.
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Source: theguardian.com