Alexander Zverev Survives In Five At Australian Open
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Alexander Zverev has made it through to the third round of the Australian Open
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surviving a five-set thriller against American qualifier, Reilly Opelka.
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It was a match of two very different halves, with the German world number seven dominating the first two sets
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before the American qualifier bounced back to level the match.
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The third set saw Zverev regain control, but Opelka continued to fight and pushed the match into a deciding fifth set.
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In the end, Zverev's experience shone through and he held his nerve to win 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 4-6, 6-3 in two hours and 50 minutes.
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The win was a huge relief for the 22-year-old, who has struggled with form and injury over the last year,
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The next round will see Zverev face off against the dangerous, and unpredictable, Nick Kyrgios.
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It will be a tough test, but one that Zverev will be confident of passing if he can find his best form.
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