"I didn’t feel perfect, but who is perfect?" says an happy Zverev on continuing streak in Melbourne

Alexander Zverev continued winning in Melbourne and the German admitted he is feeling better and better as he continues his quest for the first grand slam trophy.

The German hit 16 aces and won 83 per cent (57/69) of points behind his first serve to brush past the World No. 124 in one hour and 57 minutes on John Cain Arena, a venue he has grown fond of. He said:

“It’s amazing, this is probably my favourite court [in Melbourne], because I’ve never lost a match here and I hope it continues this way. The support has been incredible, it’s really fun to play in front of all you guys again, and hopefully it will be another good four matches for me.”

On the match against Albot, Zverev commented:

“He’s obviously playing well, feeling the ball well, so I’m happy to be through in three sets. Of course, I had my struggles on the court today, I didn’t feel perfect, but who is perfect? At the end of the day, I won and I’m happy about that.”

On facing Shapovalov, he added:

“He’s playing well. I think his match today was a very high level. We’re both going to be happy to be in the second week. Hopefully, I can win of course, but it’s going to be a great match.”