Thousands of calls began to come out, and the Australian Open finally started! There was no shortage of great clashes on the first day of the competition, so let's take a sneak peek!
Zverev 7-6(3)/6-1/7-6(1) Otemair
As the second favourite to win the men's singles title, Zverev did not win easily against his compatriots, winning two of the three straight sets by grabbing seven. In the last set, even the opponent broke first. While reaping the opening, Zverev, dressed in a beautiful costume, needed to further improve his form.
Nadal 6-1/6-4/6-2 Gilung
In comparison, Zverev's biggest rival in the half, Nadal, is much better. Facing the finale champion at the end of last year, the American who won the championship for the first time in the tour final, Nadal fell three straight sets, accumulating only seven sets for his opponents.
Beretini 4-6/6-2/7-6(5)/6-3 Brandon Nakajima
I originally thought it was a pin-point contest against Mai Mang! The latter was seen as a dark horse, and judging by the results, Berrettini did not win easily.
Hulkach 6-2/ 7-6 (3) / 6-7 (5) / 6-3 Gerasimov
Hulkach also won in four sets, including two steals. Like Beretini, the two Wimbledon Final Four can't just use the serve, and there is still a difference between the Australian Open and Wimbledon's. These two also need to earnestly improve their combat effectiveness.
Shapovalov 7-6(3)/6-4/3-6/7-6(3) Jerre
How much does Shapovalov care about this victory? This is evident in his post-match fist-swinging celebrations.
Facing Djokovic's younger brother, Shapovalov won with great difficulty. After helping Canada win the ATP Cup, Shapovalov is time to prove his singles prowess!
Operka 6-3/6-4/7-6(3) Anderson
Two-time Grand Slam runner-up, South African Anderson faced the same cannon of the United States, and was justifiably defeated.
Other focus conversations include:
Korda 6-3/6-0/6-4 Nori
Monfils 6-1/6-1/6-3 Coria
Khachanov 3-6/6-3/6-2/7-6(2) Kudra
Alcarraz 6-2/ 6-2, 6-3 Tabillo
Grixpool 6-1/6-4/6-4 Fergenini
Vucic 4-6/6-3/7-5/7-6(3) Harris
(Source: Tennis House Author: Luo ChengQiye)