The former world No. 4 is into the second week of a hard-court major for the first time since 2023, rallying from two sets to one down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic on Margaret Court Arena.

Holger ousted Miomir 6-7, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in three hours and 27 minutes, moving into the last 16 at Majors for the seventh time. The better-ranked player trailed two sets to one and 4-2 in the fourth set, knocking on the exit door. However, the young gun recovered and escaped!