2 September 2015 | tennis.com.au

Bernard Tomic has shrugged off a persistent opponent to book his place in the second round of the US Open.

There, he will meet compatriot Lleyton Hewitt in an all-Aussie affair at Hewitt’s last appearance at Flushing Meadows.

The pair – friends and frequent practice partners – have never before met in a professional match.

Tomic made that possible with a 5-7 7-6(4) 6-4 6-3 victory over Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur late on Tuesday evening at Flushing Meadows.

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