World No. 2 Alexander Zverev continues to show his dominance at the 2025 Australian Open, securing a three-set victory over British hopeful Jacob Fearnley in the third round. The 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 triumph, achieved in just over two hours, propelled Zverev to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the 21st time in his career.
Zverev’s clinical performance
Zverev was untouchable in Melbourne this week, advancing up the table without dropping a single set. Against Fearnley, the German’s consistency and power were on full display as he controlled the match with 25 winners against just 15 unforced errors, while maintaining an impressive 72% accuracy on his first serves.
Fearnley, ranked well outside the top, put up a fierce fight but struggled to match Zverev’s precision and intensity. The Briton only managed to convert two of his six break points and made costly errors at critical moments.
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First set: Zverev establishes his dominance
Zverev’s serve was untouchable in the first set, dropping only two points during his service games. After easily holding his first two service games, the German broke Fearnley at zero in the sixth game with a hard-hitting forehand. An authoritarian hold at 5-3 sealed the set in just 30 minutes.
Second set: A closer match
The second set provided a brief window of opportunity for Fearnley. Zverev faced two break points in the second game but saved them with powerful serves. The German seized the momentum in the seventh game with a decisive break, only to see Fearnley level the set at 4-4 after a daring forehand winner. However, Fearnley failed with a double fault and a volley error in the ninth game, handing Zverev the crucial break. The German served for the set at zero with an ace, taking the advantage 6-3, 6-4.
-Third set: Zverev resists a comeback
The third set saw Fearnley briefly challenge the world number 2, breaking immediately after losing his serve in the third game. However, Zverev quickly regained control, breaking Fearnley in the fifth game with a winning punt. Despite facing four break points in the seventh game, Fearnley stood firm but was unable to threaten Zverev’s lead. Serving at 5-4, Zverev sealed the victory with consecutive service winners, securing his place in the last 16.
On the title track
Zverev’s ability to dominate in both short rallies and longer rallies highlighted his superior form. Winning 59 of the shortest rallies of up to four shots, the German consistently outplayed Fearnley with his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play.
The victory adds to Zverev’s impressive run in Melbourne, cementing his reputation as one of the tournament’s strongest competitors. The 2024 semi-finalist now looks ahead to his fourth round match, eager to maintain his flawless run.
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