Jacob Fearnley 's fine Australian Open debut ended with a straight-sets loss to second seed Alexander Zverev in the third round. The Scot continues to take the upper levels of the professional game comfortably in his stride and he did not look out of place against one of the tournament favourites on Margaret Court Arena.

Jacob Fearnley called his first Australian Open “awesome” as he backed Alex Zverev to finally win a Grand Slam. The British No.3, who only left college last June, went down 6-3 6-4 6-4 to the world No.2. But the Scot broke the German's serve for the first time this tournament and was praised for his aggressive approach.

Jacob Fearnley’s dream run at the Australian Open came to an end in the third round, where the 23-year-old Brit faced off against German powerhouse and second seed

Jacob Fearnley to learn from ‘best in world’ after Alexander Zverev defeat - The Scot was beaten 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the third round of the Australian Open.

Draper will take on Aussie Aleksandar Vukic in another Ashes Battle on Friday night. And British No.3 Fearnley, who showed great composure to beat Nick Kyrgios in the first round, will now take on world No.2 Alexander Zverev.

Fearnley is excited to face an ‘incredible player’ in Zverev as the 23-year-old plays in the third round of a grand slam for the first time

Alexander Zverev heaped praise on Jacob Fearnley after beating the rising British tennis star 6-3 6-4 6-4 at the Australian Open on Friday. British No.3 Fearnley enjoyed a remarkable run to the third round at Melbourne Park this year at his first overseas Grand Slam tournament.

Watch the match highlights between Jacob Fearnley & Alexander Zverev in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.

The 23-year-old Scot is through to the third round on his Australian Open debut and will play Alexander Zverev next