Jack Draper revels in ‘abuse’ from Australian Open fans during Thanasi Kokkinakis win

Draper said he had to ‘give it the ear’ during his five-set win - (Getty)

Jack Draper said the abuse he received during his thrilling five-set Australian Open comeback win 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.

Draper was heckled throughout the four-and-a-half-hour contest at a raucous John Cain Arena, with Australian supporters cheering missed first serves from the British player as Kokkinakis closed in on victory.