Alexander Zverev moved into the third round of the Australian Open with a three-set win.
It could get uncomfortable there now.
Melbourne - Alexander Zverev is in the third round at the Australian Open for the fifth time in a row.
The 23-year-old prevailed 7: 5, 6: 4, 6: 3 against the strong qualifier Maxime Cressy.
Now it could be uncomfortable for Germany's number one, because in the next round the Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, who is 32nd is waiting.
Zverev is the only German in the men's field to keep the flags up, while only Mona Berthel is still represented in the field for women.
Australian Open: three set win!
Zverev is in the 3rd round - but now it threatens to get uncomfortable
The third round match at Zverev's Australian Open was not as easy as it may sound at first.
Last year's semi-finalist had a lot of work to do against Cressy, number 172 in the world.
He remained calm against his strong-serving opponent and consistently used his chances.
The world number seven takes the next attempt at his first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.
Last year he only just lost the final of the US Open to Thiem.
(smk / sid)