The opening of the first 'Grand-Slam-Turnier' of the year in Melbourne was marked by German successes. Alexander Zverev won his first-round match confidently and underlined his ambitions for a deep run in the tournament. Eva Lys also impressed in her appearance and reached the next round, which fuels hopes for a strong performance from the German delegation.
Apart from the German successes, there were already some surprises and hard-fought matches in the women's 'Tableau'. Aryna Sabalenka struggled with initial difficulties but was ultimately able to stabilize. For Marta Kostyuk, however, the tournament ended prematurely after a dramatic course of the match.
The sporting events were overshadowed by an incident on the edge of the court. A 'Ballm0dchen' collapsed during a match due to the prevailing conditions. Medical teams reacted immediately, and the game had to be interrupted briefly to ensure the care of the affected person. After a short treatment break, play could resume.
In the coming days, more matches of the German starters are scheduled, with the eyes of the experts particularly focused on the 'Setzliste' and the physical condition of the athletes in the summer temperatures in 'Australien'.
