World number two Andy Murray wore down German teenager Alexander Zverev to win his opening match in straight sets at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Murray, a four-time finalist in Melbourne and last year's runner-up won 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in 2hr 7min and will face Australia's Sam Groth in the second round. "Alex fought right through to the last point so he made it very competitive at the end in tough conditions today," Murray said. "It was very hot today so I was very glad to get it done in straight sets." Murray, who is looking to become the first man in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam title after losing the final four times, always had the contest under control. He broke Zverev's serve six times, saved six out of six break points and dominated when he came to the net, winning 12 points.

Source: AFP