Alexander Zverev Reaches Australian Open Third Round

Alexander Zverev has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a clinical straight-sets victory over Pedro Martinez, following a prior win against Lucas Pouille. Despite a recent bicep strain, Zverev showed no discomfort, serving 18 aces and saving all break points faced against Pouille. The German, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, is aiming to win his first major title and become the first German man to do so since Boris Becker in 1996. Zverev's performance demonstrated his growing confidence, saving all six break points against Martinez and making effective use of net play to secure victories. He has yet to drop a set in this year's tournament, indicating a strong start to his campaign. Zverev's next matches could potentially include high-stakes encounters with top players like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.