Alexander Zverev of Germany is congratulated by Lucas Pouille, left, of France following their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev made a strong start to his Australian Open 2024 campaign with a straight sets victory over wild card Lucas Pouille of France. Zverev defeated the Frenchman 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the second round for the ninth consecutive time in his career.
Alexander Zverev of Germany is congratulated by Lucas Pouille, left, of France following their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev of Germany signs autographs after defeating Lucas Pouille of France in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev of Germany waves after defeating Lucas Pouille of France in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev of Germany plays shot back between his legs to Lucas Pouille of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Lucas Pouille of France plays a forehand return to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a backhand return to Lucas Pouille of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Lucas Pouille of France plays a forehand return to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Supporters of Alexander Zverev of Germany react during his first round match against Lucas Pouille of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Lucas Pouille of France plays a backhand return to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a backhand return to Lucas Pouille of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.