The Serbia-born Australian overcame an Achilles tendon injury to outclass Anna Chakvetadze - the world No.18 at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the third round of a major for the first time since 2003.

In a match that lasted over two hours, Dokic prevailed 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 to set-up a third round showdown with No.11 seed Caroline Wozniacki.

"It's great. I really wanted to just put a good performance in tonight," Dokic said, fighting back tears.


"She's a top-20 player and I just wanted to make it as exciting as possible.

"Things just started going my way and I got nervous but this crowd helped me through as the match went on. They were unbelievable.

"No matter what happens from here on in, this is an amazing experience and a memory I will not forget for a long time."

Dokic said she would have nothing to lose against Wozniacki.

"I'll just try to have a good day off tomorrow and, whatever happens, I'll just try to play some good tennis again," she said.


(via Sportinglife, photo/Rick Stevens/AP Photo)

Jelena Dokic's comeback!