sport news Novak Djokovic's initial first-round opponent Miomir Kecmanovic through to ...
Novak Djokovic's initial first-round opponent Miomir Kecmanovic through to Australian Open last 16 as Serb concedes his 'unbelievable' run wouldn't have had 'much of a chance' if he had faced deported world No 1 Miomir Kecmanovic beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday Kecmanovic will now face Gael Monfils in the Australian Open last 16 next The 22-year-old was due to face Novak Djokovic in the first round in Melbourne However, those plans changed when his Serbian compatriot was deported
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Miomir Kecmanovic expected his Australian Open to be shortlived when he was drawn to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in the first round, but the world No 1's troubles have seen his fellow Serb profit with an unexpected run to the last 16.
Kecmanovic defeated 25th seed Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday to advance to the fourth round at a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, where he will meet Gael Monfils after the Frenchman's win over Chile's Cristian Garin.
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