- Kokkinakis beats Giulio Zeppieri 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
- Joins Alex de Minaur as only Australians into third round
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled off a second late-night five-set comeback triumph in three days at the French Open to ensure Alex de Minaur will not be the only Australian standing in the third round of the French Open.
After de Minaur had delivered a consummate 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 win over Jaume Munar on Thursday to make the last 32 at Roland Garros for the first time, it was Kokkinakis who again stole the show by coming back from two sets down to beat Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.