The case could have been folded in three rounds. But at two sets zero for Carreño Busta in the tie-break of the third, Benjamin Bonzi decided to reverse the table to finally win in five sets against the Spaniard. Result, victory 4-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, 7-6 in the super tie-break and an epic qualification for the 3rd round of the Australian Open. A first for him in Grand Slam.
The 26-year-old Frenchman will face the Australian Alex De Minaur (24th), winner of his compatriot Adrian Mannarino (45th), on Saturday to try to climb even in the round of 16.
Couacaud took a set from Djoko before cracking
Enzo Couacaud will have to wait before achieving such a feat. It must be said that against Novak Djokovic, the task was much more difficult. His merit will be to have succeeded in believing in it, the two or three minutes following the victory of the 2nd round in the tie-break. It was before the Serb, who, visibly embarrassed in the thigh, had to rely on his physiotherapist, got angry. And not just a little. The third and fourth sets are butchery: 6-2, 6-0 (full score, 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-0). Thank you goodbye.
If we welcome the rebound of the Serb, not sure that his physical condition allows him to fight 100% in the upper echelons of Melbourne. Anyway, it’s still Djoko. Everything is therefore possible.