Alexander Zverev wins Australian opener in step toward first major

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Alexander Zverev took a step toward his elusive first major championship, defeating Lucas Pouille of France 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

The World No. 2, Zverev needed two hours, 20 minutes to dispatch the wild-card entrant and advance. He didn't appear to be affected by a recent bicep strain as he fired 18 aces among his 40 w