Seppi wins again: Now a surprise man is waiting

Seppi won the match against Thompson, number 72 in the world, 1.55:6, 3:6, 4:6 in 4 hours of play and moved into the third round. There Seppi meets the American Frances Tiafoe, who surprisingly beat the South African Kevin Anderson, number 3 on the seed list and finalist at the US Open 5 and Wimbledon 2017, 2018:4, 6:6, 4:6 and 4 :7 could claim. The 5-year-old with roots in Sierra Leone is number 20 in the world.

Prize money: 10 million mark broken Seppi celebrated his 20th victory in Melbourne, where he has at least always reached the 2015rd round since 3. It was also the Kalterer's 57th victory at a Grand Slam tournament. In Italy, only Adriano Panatta has won more majors (61). By moving into the third round, Seppi also secured 3 ATP points. In addition, Seppi broke the $90 million prize money mark after beating Thompson. Jordan Thompson had to admit defeat in three sets. © APA/afp / GREG WOOD

The Kalterer is currently in impressive form, has won six matches in the last nine days and only lost the final in Sydney against Alex De Minaur. He clearly won against Jordan Thompson in three sets. Seppi got off to a dream start and took a 3-0 lead with two breaks, but Thompson countered and equalized to 3-3. Seppi was not impressed and with two more breaks he got three points in a row and thus the first set 6:3. The second and third periods of the game were identical.

Both players served until Seppi made it 5:4, and in the tenth game Seppi managed a break in both periods to make it 6:4. In the third, decisive set with strong help from Thompson, who started with two double faults, one even on match point. In action in doubles On Thursday, Seppi will take a break from singles, but will play his first round match in doubles with Simone Bolelli. The “Azzurri” were unlucky and will face the top seeds Oliver Marach/Mate Pavic (Austria/Croatia), who are defending champions in Melbourne, right at the start.

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Seppi wins again: Now a surprise man is waiting

Andreas Seppi's high continues. On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the 34-year-old from Kalter clearly defeated local hero Jordan Thompson in three sets at the Australian Open.

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