The German tennis professional Alexander Zverev has successfully started the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In his first-round match at the Australian Open, the 'Hamburger' won against his opponent and thus secured his entry into the second round. After the match, Zverev expressed satisfaction with his performance and addressed his critics clearly, emphasizing that he is fully focused on his game.
Besides Zverev, the Spanish youngster Carlos Alcaraz also managed his required task without major difficulties. The 'Weltranglisten-Zweite' showed his good form and confidently moved into the next stage of the tournament in 'Melbourne'. The favorite roles in the men's singles seem clearly distributed after the first matches.
The US-American Venus Williams made history. Although she lost her opening match and was thus eliminated from the tournament, she broke a long-standing age record. Williams competed as the oldest player in the history of the main draw at the Australian Open. Despite the defeat, her performance and endurance were appreciated by fans and experts.
