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Australian Open 2018: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats Denis Shapovalov in five set thriller

| Updated: January 18, 2018 15:30:21


Jo-Wilfried Tsonga seen in this Reuters action image Jo-Wilfried Tsonga seen in this Reuters action image

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga fought back from 5-2 down in the final set to beat Denis Shapovalov in an absorbing match and reach the Australian Open third round.

The 2008 finalist overcame the 18-year-old Canadian 3-6 6-3 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 7-5.

Frenchman Tsonga, seeded 15th, will face Nick Kyrgios or Victor Troicki next, says a BBC report.

"I'm tired but really happy. I did a big fight today, it's not easy to play against these young guns - they go for everything," said 32-year-old Tsonga after Wednesday's clash.

Sixth seed Marin Cilic enjoyed a straightforward victory over Joao Sousa, winning 6-1 7-5 6-2.

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