Inspired qualifier Dane Sweeny has continued Australia's flying start at Melbourne Park, claiming his first career win at a major and ending French veteran Gael Monfils' Australian Open campaign.
Lleyton Hewitt-lookalike Sweeny battled to secure a 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 6-4 7-5 victory over Monfils, who made his first Australian Open appearance in 2005.
The qualifier will bank a $225,000 payday from the win, which he described as a surreal and fortunate moment.
