Alexander Zverev saw off Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the opening round of the Australian Open on Sunday evening but was less than impressed with a new innovation.

Zverev keeps it in the family when it comes to his coaching team, working with his dad, Alexander Sr, and his brother, Mischa. It meant they got to sit in one of the new pods on Rod Laver Arena while Zverev faced Pouille.

Alexander Zverev took a step toward his elusive first major championship, defeating Lucas Pouille of France 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Alexander Zverev is the world number 2, but he is considered by bookmakers as the fourth favorite to win the 2025 Australian Open. The German champion is behind Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who is in the latter part of his career but has won this tournament ten times.

Alexander Zverev, the World No. 2 tennis player, has shared his thoughts on the Australian Open's newly introduced coaching box, revealing his dislike for the innovation.

Alexander Zverev was asked about the new coaching pod that the Australian Open have introduced, with the German's team taking their place in the courtside area on Sunday