Australian Open: De Minaur cruises into second round

World number 10 defeats Zverev in straight sets

De Minaur in ominous form ahead of Australian Open title tilt

Australian world number 10 Alex de Minaur has cruised into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over German Alexander Zverev.

De Minaur needed just two hours and seven minutes to claim the 6-3 6-3 6-1 win on Rod Laver Arena.

The victory continues De Minaur's impressive form heading into the Australian Open, where he will be one of the favorites to challenge for the title.