World No. 3 German Alexander Zverev has successfully advanced to the second round of the ATP 500 tournament in Hamburg. He defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic, ranked 80th globally, in straight sets with a score of 6/1, 7/6(5).
The first-round match lasted for 1 hour and 35 minutes. This encounter marked the first time these two players have competed against each other on the professional circuit.
Match Statistics:
| Zverev | Kovacevic | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 0 |
| Breaks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 72 | 51 |
In the second round, Zverev is scheduled to play against Frenchman Alexandre Müller.
Marcus Prine