Australia's John Millman is through to the second round of the Hungarian Open in Budapest.

The 28-year-old Queenslander, who is ranked 94 in the world, was pushed all the way before overcoming Moldova's Radu Albot in straight sets, winning 6-4 7-5.

Millman will now meet French top seed and world No.14 Lucas Pouille for a place in the third round.

Slovenia's world No.57 Aljaz Bedene defeated Marius Copil 6-7 (7-3) 7-5 6-3 to set up a second round encounter against the winner of Matteo Berrettini or Attila Balazs.

Italy's Marco Cecchinato saw off Mirza Basic 6-3 6-4 and will now take on second seed Damir Dzumhur for a place in the third round.