Alexander Zverev kicked off his Australian Open campaign in style, cruising past France's Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday. The World No. 2, eyeing his first Grand Slam title, showcased his signature power game under Melbourne's summer sun ☀️. 'I want that major trophy,' Zverev declared post-match, already looking ahead to his next clash against Spain's Pedro Martinez.
Meanwhile, Chinese hopeful Bu Yunchaokete saw his Melbourne dreams dashed by Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib in a dramatic 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-6(6) thriller. The 22-year-old bu struggled with rain delays ⛈️ and Habib's relentless serves, bowing out despite a fierce third-set comeback attempt.
Habib made history as Lebanon's first men's Grand Slam singles competitor – a Cinderella story that had fans cheering 🎉. 'This means everything,' the qualifier-turned-giant-slayer told reporters after his landmark win.
With Day 1 delivering both predictable dominance and stunning upsets, the #AusOpen continues to prove why it's tennis' most unpredictable stage 🎭. Stay locked for more serves, volleys, and drama!
