Second seed Alexander Zverev defeated Britain’s Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open third round on Friday. The 27-year-old German, chasing his first Grand Slam title, dominated on Margaret Court Arena in just over two hours.
Zverev, now with 28 Australian Open wins, is one short of Boris Becker’s German record. His next challenge will be against the winner of Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils.
Key Moments
- Zverev’s decisive breaks in each set came from Fearnley’s errors, including crucial double faults.
- Despite early breaks in sets two and three, Zverev quickly regained control.
Up Next
Zverev seeks to advance to the quarter-finals as his methodical run continues.
