Australian Open: Rublev aces Seyboth Wild challenge, Fritz survives Acosta scare in five sets

Melbourne [Australia], January 14 (ANI): The World No.5 Andrey Rublev started his Australian Open campaign on a winning note as he stormed in the second round with a five-set victory against Thiago Seyboth Wild.

Rublev overcame a significant scare to defeat the Brazilian 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(10-6) and advance to the second round in Melbourne for the eighth time in eight outings.

The World No.5 missed to convert four ma