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Tennis star Alexander Zverevdefeated Jacob Fearnley in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 at the Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park on January 17 and successfully made it to the fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the Year. The Germany-born star showcased his beast form since the start of the game and registered a straight sets win in the marquee event by 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Last 16 bound!@AlexZverev gets the better of Jacob Fearnley in straight sets.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2025
He awaits the winner of Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils. #AO2025pic.twitter.com/HLvx4oME7N
The 27-year-old tennis star showcased his stellar form and hit some stunning passing shots and baffled the opponents completely in the game. The star player will be hoping to continue his great form heading to the fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the year.
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It's hard to hold serve right now! @alexzverev retrieves a crazy shot, then puts away a better one at the net!
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2025
The German breaks and leads 6-3 6-4 3-2@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2025pic.twitter.com/v5xAykejhO
Alexander Zverev marks his 28th Australian Open win
The German-born star put his foot to the floor at the Margaret Court Arena to sweep past the 92nd ranked in 2 hours and 2 minutes in a thrilling showdown. The 27-year-old tennis star's reward is a clash against the winner of an all-French showdown between Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils for a spot in the next round. This win marks his 28th Australian Open win, putting him just behind Boris Becker when it comes to most wins by a German player.
When you find a look which works for you... 😆#AO2025 • @AlexZverevpic.twitter.com/bem4YPYQna
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2025
After the stellar performance, Zverev paid tribute to the 23-year-old young sensation by calling him an incredible player. The 27-year-old tennis star predicts Fearnley's great future.
“I think he is an incredible player. He went through all the stages - college, Futures, Challengers, not he is on the big tour and playing in the third round of a Grand Slam. Massive respect to him. Massive respect to the effort he has put into the sport. I think he is going to get better in the next few years,” Alexander Zverev said after the win.