Zverev and Hurkacz score straight-set wins to reach second round of Tokyo Olympics

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev scored a 6-1, 6-3 win over Yen-Hsun Lu while seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz defeated Luke Saville 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday

Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan - July 22, 2021 Alexander Zverev of Germany during training. Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan – July 22, 2021 Alexander Zverev of Germany during training. Copyright: AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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