The German Alexander Zverev (2nd) scored a third victory in three sets in a row, against the British Jacob Fearnley (92nd) 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Olympic champion in 2021, Zverev will compete for his place in the quarter-finals against the winner of the 100% French duel between Ugo Humbert (ATP 14) and Arthur Fils (ATP 21).
Australian Open: Joran Vliegen also takes the door in the first round in men’s doubles
Among the ladies, double title holder in Melbourne, Aryna Sabalenka dismissed the Dane Clara Tauson (WTA 42) with a score of 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, in the 3rd round. But, she also showed surprising excitement in her service games.
-The Belarusian must reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open to hope to retain her throne as world No.1 against the attacks of her runner-up Iga Swiatek (2nd). Sabalenka will face in the round of 16 the young Russian Mirra Andreeva, 15th in the world at 17 years old.
Double winner of the Australian Open and finalist in Auckland, Naomi Osaka (WTA 51) gave up against Belinda Bencic (WTA 294), gold medalist at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and ex-4th in the world, while the Suissesse won the first set 7-6 (7/3).
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