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Callum Godde

RARE PHOTOS: Gallant aussie vukic exits open after five set epic - The Real Truth

Aleksandar Vukic was left crestfallen after losing a thriller to Briton Jack Draper. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Unsung Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic has set his sights on a Davis Cup call-up after a breakout performance at the Australian Open.

Alex de Minaur is the last home player left in the singles after the Vukic had his chances at a maiden fourth-round grand slam berth but couldn't quite put away British 15th seed Draper, losing 6-4 2-6 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (10-8).

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