Alexander Zverev defeated Pedro Martinez 6–1, 6–4, 6–1 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming his status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.02 against Martinez's 28.08. The German top seed produced a dominant performance, dropping only five games across three sets against the Spanish qualifier. Zverev's clinical display left little room for Martinez to gain a foothold, with the match settled in straight sets in routine fashion. The result underscores Zverev's current form and positioning as a serious contender for the title as he advances to the second round.