Millman progresses in Hungarian Open

Australia's John Millman has advanced to the second round of the Hungarian Open with a straight sets win over Moldova's Radu Albot.

John Millman

John Millman has fought his way to the second round of the Hungarian Open in Budapest. (AAP)

Australia's John Millman is through to the second round of the Hungarian Open in Budapest.

The 28-year-old Queenslander, who is ranked 94 in the world, was pushed all the way before overcoming Moldova's Radu Albot in straight sets, winning 6-4 7-5.

Millman will now meet French top seed and world No.14 Lucas Pouille for a place in the third round.

Slovenia's world No.57 Aljaz Bedene defeated Marius Copil 6-7 (7-3) 7-5 6-3 to set up a second round encounter against the winner of Matteo Berrettini or Attila Balazs.

Italy's Marco Cecchinato saw off Mirza Basic 6-3 6-4 and will now take on second seed Damir Dzumhur for a place in the third round.


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