Priscilla Hon has held serve to start the second set and she has a vocal supporter group behind her at Rod Laver Arena.

The stadium is still around half-full despite it being 11.35pm here in Melbourne.

Priscilla Hon of Australia plays a backhand return to Iva Jovic of the U.S.

Priscilla Hon of Australia plays a backhand return to Iva Jovic of the U.S.Credit: AP

“C’mon, Priscilla” calls were ringing out last game, but she hasn’t been able to put a finger on Jovic’s serve so far. That is her next challenge.

The roof remains on as well, following earlier rain.

It’s 6-1, 1-1 with Jovic to serve.