Oz a cracker for Jacob

JACOB FEARNLEY called his first Australian Open "awesome" as he backed Alexander 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.

- NEIL McLEMAN

"My opponent did a great job today - he is an incredible player," said the two-time Grand Slam runner-up.