US EditionZverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray
Zverev rebounded after a first-set loss to win on opening day as Alcaraz and Sabalenka prepared to start their Australian Open matches in Melbourne.
- On Sunday, Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start to reach the second round at Rod Laver Arena and will next face Alexei Popyrin or Alexandre Muller.
- Top-Ranked Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for the Melbourne Park crown, while Aryna Sabalenka opens the night session on centre court aiming for a third title after winning Brisbane last week.
- On-Court, Alexander Zverev, third seed, asked how he reset from his first-set wobble: `I was thinking it can't get worse than that.`
- Veteran Venus Williams, 45-year-old, wildcard recipient, returns to Melbourne and will play Sunday against 68th-ranked Serbian Olga Danilovic, becoming the oldest woman ever at a Grand Slam.
- Early upsets saw British qualifier Arthur Fery topple 20th seed Flavio Cobolli as Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina advanced while Ukraine's 26th seed Dayana Yastremska lost to Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
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German tennis player Alexander Zverev, number three of the world, defeated Canadian Gabriel Diello (41.o) by 6-7 (1-7), 6-1, 6-4 and 6-2 in the first round of Australia's Open.
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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray
Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray.
Alexander Zverev has successfully started his title mission at the Australian Open. In the first round, the 2021 tennis Olympic champion defeated the initially strong Canadian Gabriel Diallo with 6:7 (1:7), 6:1, 6:4, 6:2, but showed a fluctuating performance in the Rod Laver Arena.
Australian Open: Sabalenka, Zverev Face Early Challenges
Australian Open Kicks Off with Upsets and Record Attendance Melbourne – The Australian Open commenced with a day of drama, marked by high temperatures, a record attendance of 73,235, and unexpected upsets. Aryna Sabalenka: The world No. 1 overcame a shaky start to secure a first-round victory. Alexander Zverev: The third seed recovered from a first-set loss to advance. Venus Williams: Made history as the oldest woman to compete at the Grand Sla…
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