Aussie fans stayed up to watch their man until the early hours back home - only to see him crumble to a 6-4 6-3 6-4 defeat.
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And they responded by unleashing their fury on Twitter - ordering for Tomic to be deported in bitter rants.
The 24-year-old claimed he was among the top 10 grasscourt players in the world ahead of the clash.Â
On this showing, adding a couple of zeroes to his bold statement may be more accurate.
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Tomic swaggered around the back of the court like it was an exhibition - and that he'd already won 10 Grand Slams. In fact, he's never got beyond a quarter-final.
He was treated for a hip injury after the first set but a break in each set proved enough for Zverev.
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The German will play John Isner or Taylor Fritz in round two.