World number three German tennis player Alexander Zverev defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic, ranked 80th in the world, with a score of 6/1, 7/6(5) in the first round of the ATP 500 tournament held in Hamburg.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 35 minutes. It was the first time these two competitors faced each other on the court.
Match Statistics:
| Zverev | Kovacevic | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 0 |
| Breaks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 72 | 51 |
In the second round, Zverev is scheduled to play against the Frenchman Alexander Muller.
