Ukraine tennis player Sergeyev reaches second round of qualifying at Australian Open

Ukrainian tennis player Ivan Sergeyev has reached the second round of qualifying at this season's first Grand Slam tournament - the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

In the opening match, he snatched victory from Amir Weintraub of Israel - 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3, UKRINFORM reported, with reference to the official website of the Australian Open.

Sergeyev will play Simon Greul of Germany to secure a place in the final round of qualifying.