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Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray plays Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis on day four

Britain's Andy Murray will aim to reach the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in six years on Thursday but rain delays meant he had to wait to learn of his opponent.

Five-time finalist Murray will play Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis, who completed his suspended first-round win over Fabio Fognini late on Wednesday

"Andy is someone I respect a great amount," said Kokkinakis, 26.

He faces Murray in the second night-session match on Margaret Court Arena.

"He was someone when I came on to tour that was always willing to give some advice.