Jordan Thompson has slayed Croatian giant Ivo Karlovic to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.

The crafty Australian found a way past the 206cm, 40-year-old’s huge serve, prevailing 6-3 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 in their French Open second-round clash.

It was revenge of sorts after the Croatian beat him in five sets at the same stage three years ago and leaves Thompson as the last Australian man standing in Paris.