Zverev Overcomes Muller to Make Third Round in Melbourne
- Alexander Zverev reached the Australian Open third round by defeating Alexandre Muller 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on January 21, 2026.
- The match was interrupted by rain, but Zverev resumed strong play after a nearly 40-minute delay.
- Zverev praised Muller's performance, stating, "I thought it was a very high-level match."
- Zverev experienced a left leg issue but continued after taking a painkiller, stating, "I took a painkiller and it was fine after that.
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Tennis pro Alexander Zverev is in the third round of the Australia Open. The last year's finalist won his second-round match in Melbourne against Frenchman Alexandre Müller with 6:3, 4:6, 6:3, 6:4.
The world's 3rd player secured his standings to win in four sets against the French (6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4) and will face Cameron Norrie in the 3rd round.
Second round at the Australian Open: Alexander Zverev meets Andre Müller. We report live – see Ticker below. Here is the live ticker for the game: The German Alexander Zverev has reached the second round of the Australian Open after a bumpy start. The finalist of the previous year won his opening game in Melbourne against Canadian Gabriel Diallo with 6:7(1),6:1,6:4,6:2. Zverev turned his first match ball after 2:43 hours in the Rod Laver Arena.
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