MELBOURNE, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A relieved world number three Alexander Zverev said he was encouraged by the way he responded from a set down on Sunday to reach the Australian Open second round. "But happy with the way I played the second, third and fourth, because I thought that was quite a high level for me. Zverev was broken early and slumped 4-1 behind in the opening set, struggling with the Canadian's booming serve. Another break on Diallo's first service game in the fourth set put Zverev on his way to sealing the match. His reward is a clash next with either Australian world number 49 Alexei Popyrin or 50th-ranked Frenchman Alexandre Muller.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 18, 2026 08:43 UTC