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Andy Murray untroubled by Zverev at Aus Open

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Andy Murray eased to a straight-sets win over Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open first round.

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The emerging German proved no match for second seed Murray, who spent two hours, seven minutes in the Melbourne heat on his way to a 6-1 6-2 6-3 win.

The Brit comfortably beat Zverev at the Hopman Cup less than a fortnight ago and it was more of the same on Margaret Court Arena.

Four-time Australian Open runner-up Murray made strong starts in each set, leaving Zverev with work to do playing catch-up.

Zverev also needed early treatment for a blood nose, which led to a delay of several minutes.

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The rest of the punishment came from Murray, who typically dominated from the baseline, a position from which he won 56 of 98 points.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN

Murray [2] bt Zverev 6-1 6-2 6-3

ACES

Murray - 3

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Zverev - 5

WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS

Murray - 28/20

Zverev - 23/43

BREAK POINTS WON

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Murray - 6/13

Zverev - 0/6

FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE

Murray - 58

Zverev - 63

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PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE

Murray - 82/59

Zverev - 63/32

TOTAL POINTS

Murray - 99

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Zverev - 68

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