Rod Laver Arena plays host to Bernard Tomic vs Alexandr Dolgopolov for a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Join us for live scores and blog from 7:00pm AEST.
Tomic enters the third round of the Australian Open on the back of morale boosting victories against big names Fernando Verdasco and Sam Querrey.
The 19 year old is playing some intelligent tennis at the moment, and is getting the better of his opponents both physically and mentally.
Dolgopolov however has struggled thus far in the first two rounds, winning both of his matches in five sets against unheralded players, Australian Greg Jones and Tobias Kamke.
Like Tomic, the Ukrainian no. 13 seed has started his two matches at the Australian Open very slowly, losing the first set on both occasions.
Both players however have demonstrated some solid resolve thus far in the tournament, with Tomic in particular showing terrific belief and determination against Verdasco in the first round, coming from two sets down to beat the Spaniard.
As has been the case in both of his matches thus far, Tomic will look to produce a variety of slices and drop shots to unsettle the flamboyant Dolgopolov.
The Ukranian on the other hand will look to impose himself from the baseline with some heavy hitting, particularly off the forehand side, where Dolgopolov did so much damage in his run to the Australian Open quarter-finals last year.
Prediction: In terms of power, Dolgopolov certainly possesses the bigger forehand and serve at this stage, and if the no.13 seed finds his range early on, then Tomic could be in for a torrid time on centre court.
Dolgopolov will also take confidence from the fact that he has already beaten Tomic on three previous occasions without loss, with his last win coming last year at the Shanghai Masters.
Tomic however seems to be getter better with each passing match, and already possesses a game that is unsettling some of the most established players on the ATP tour.
Against Dolgopolov, Tomic once again confronts a player that can lose confidence fairly quickly if things fail to go his way early on.
If Tomic is given the chance to dictate the tempo of the match, expect the Australian to prevail in another tight four setter.
Alan
Roar Guru
The difference between Tomic and Dolgopolov was simple. Tomic was tough when it mattered, particularly during the tiebreaks, while Dolgopolov just failed to play clutch Tennis when it counted here. Tomic however needs to go up a couple of gears if he is to beat Federer... Just repeating the final score: Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 3 Tomic 4 7 7 2 6 Thanks for joining us and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar
Alan
Roar Guru
GAME SET AND MATCH TOMIC - Tomic once again prevails in an epic five setter, beating Dolgopolov thanks to an unforced backhand slice from the Ukranian. Final score: Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 3 Tomic 4 7 7 2 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Two match points for Tomic now... Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 3 Tomic 4 7 7 2 5
Alan
Roar Guru
15-15 Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 3 Tomic 4 7 7 2 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Dolgopolov holds with a forehand winner and Tomic will now serve for the match Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 3 Tomic 4 7 7 2 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Great forehand winner from Dolgopolov and its 30-15
Alan
Roar Guru
0-15 Tomic Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 2 Tomic 4 7 7 2 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Tomic holds well thanks to another unforced error from Dolgopolov. He is so close to the fourth round now... Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 2 Tomic 4 7 7 2 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Great forehand crosscourt winner from Tomic and its 30-15 Tomic Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 2 Tomic 4 7 7 2 4
Alan
Roar Guru
15-15 Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 2 Tomic 4 7 7 2 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Dolgopolov needed an easy hold and he's got one here. 2-4 fifth set. Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 2 Tomic 4 7 7 2 4
Alan
Roar Guru
30-0 Dolgopolov
Alan
Roar Guru
Tomic holds well thanks to a nice forehand winner from the Australian. He now leads 1-4 in the fifth set. Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 4
Alan
Roar Guru
40-30 Tomic Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Great backhand winner from Dolgopolov and its 15-30 Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 3
Alan
Roar Guru
BREAK - Tomic has broken the Dolgopolov serve and its now 1-3 in the fifth set. Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Unforced error from Dolgopolov and its two break points now for Tomic
Alan
Roar Guru
Easy smash for Tomic and its 0-30 Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 2
Alan
Roar Guru
Tomic holds easily here thanks to some wonderful hitting from the baseline, particularly from the backhand side. Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 2
Alan
Roar Guru
40-0 Tomic Dolgopolov 6 6 6 6 1 Tomic 4 7 7 2 1