Zverev also won his third match at the Australian Open on Friday (January 21, 2022) without losing Sazu and kept the upper hand against the qualifier Radu Albot (Moldova) 6: 3, 6: 4, 6: 4.
Zverev often seemed dissatisfied with his game on his third appearance in Melbourne. After a strong start, he got into dicey situations several times in the second set. He had to fend off five breakballs – but he also showed his mental strength: Every time things got tight, the Olympic tennis champion was able to refocus and survived the weak phases unscathed.
Zverev now against Shapovalov
The biggest challenge so far awaits the 24-year-old in the round of 16, when he meets young star Denis Shapovalov, who is 14th. In the six duels with the 22-year-old Canadian so far, Zverev has won four times.
Krawietz/Mies continue to be successful in Melbourne
The two-time French Open winners Krawietz/Mies are in the round of 16 for the first time in Melbourne. The successful German doubles prevailed 6: 4, 6: 7 (7: 9), 6: 4 against the Americans Austin Krajicek / Sam Querrey. The German duo had already given away a match point in the tie-break of the second set.
Krawietz and Mies, seeded at number 12, are appearing in Melbourne for the first time since winning the title Roland Garros 2020 together again at one Grand Slam-Tournament on. In the round of 16 they meet top doubles John Peers/Filip Polasek (Australia/Slovakia), who are fifth.