Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win
Corentin Moutet sliced in an underarm serve on match point and sealed his first-round victory at the Australian Open on Sunday when Tristan Schoolkate floated his forehand return too long. The crowd at Kia Arena booed loudly but the No. 32-seeded Moutet didn't flinch, later saying he did what he needed to do to complete the 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-3 win. The underarm (also known as underhand) serve is within the rules but is rarely used in the highest ranks of men's tennis, particularly on match point.
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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray
Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray.Alcaraz launches his title charge against 79th-ranked Australian Adam Walton in the final match of the day on Rod Laver Arena.
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