Jacob Fearnley: Scot out of Australian Open after straight-sets loss to second seed Alexander Zverev

16 January 2025, 15:25 | Updated: 17 January 2025, 08:56

Jacob Fearnley's fine Australian Open debut ended with a straight-sets loss to second seed Alexander Zverev in the third round.

The Scot continues to take the upper levels of the professional game comfortably in his stride and he did not look out of place against one of the tournament favourites on Margaret Court Arena.

But he could not maintain any sustained pressure on Zverev, who wrapped up a 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory in two hours and two minutes.

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