Zverev gets off to a good start in defending his crown
Alexander Zverev was eagerly awaited.
Outgoing Olympic champion, the German didn't need much time to readapt to the surface.
A finalist at Roland-Garros a few weeks ago, the world number 4 needed just under an hour and a half to win (6-2, 6-2).
Solid on his serve and with a great impact in the exchange, Zverev didn't leave much to be desired from an over-attentive Jaume Munar.
In the next round, he will meet Tomas Machac, one of the rising stars on the circuit.
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