Tennis fever in Melbourne

German tennis sensation Alexander Zverev won against Lucas Pouille in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park on Sunday night. Source: AAP / JAMES ROSS/AAPIMAGE

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