Alex de Minaur has reached the third round of the French Open for the first time in his career and countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis mounted a spectacular comeback to progress on another sodden day at Roland Garros.

More Paris rain interrupted the French Open assaults of both Australians, and it appeared to be a godsend for Kokkinakis.

Australian number one de Minaur was looking good as he put the first set to bed 7-5 against Jaume Munar and then broke for a 2-1 lead in the second before the third rain interruption of day five paused his eighth attempt to get out of the second round at the claycourt major.

But the 11th-seeded Aussie eventually got back on court six and wrapped up a resounding 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in two hours and 11 minutes to progress to the round of 32 for the first time.