Alexander Zverev defeats Lorenzo Sonego in first round of Grand Slam tournament

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev secured a victory against Lorenzo Sonego in their first-round match at the current Grand Slam tournament. Zverev rallied to overcome the challenge, narrowly avoiding an exit early in the event. Had he lost, he would have become the first men's No. 1 seed to be eliminated in the opening round of a Grand Slam since 2003. The result allows the top seed to remain in the bracket as the competition continues. Sonego exits the tournament following the loss. The match concludes the first-round schedule for both players.

• 7:29 AMESPN — Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round