Alcaraz dominates on day one in Melbourne

Carlos Alcaraz faced just one break point and broke five times on the way to a dominating 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over Chilean qualifier Alejando Tabilo on Day 1 of the Australian Open.

The pair traded breaks early in the match before Alcaraz took control with his baseline shots.

Alcaraz will take on either Marton Fucsovics or Dusan Lajovic in Round 2.

Peter Rowe

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