The United Cup witnessed some thrilling matches this weekend, with Argentina pulling off a stunning upset against host nation Australia in Group F. Despite a strong performance by Australia's Alex de Minaur, Argentina clinched the tie 2-1, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.
Alex de Minaur impressed fans by defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4, showcasing his prowess on the court. However, Australia's hopes were dashed when Olivia Gadecki fell to Argentina's Nadia Podoroska with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in the opening women's singles match at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
The decisive moment came in the mixed doubles rubber, where Etcheverry teamed up with Maria Carle to overpower Matt Ebden and Ellen Perez 6-2, 6-4. This victory secured the overall win for Argentina, marking a significant upset in the competition.
Meanwhile, in Group D, Switzerland emerged victorious over France with a 2-1 scoreline. Belinda Bencic made a remarkable comeback, winning her first Tour-level match since the 2023 US Open by defeating Chloe Paquet 6-3, 6-1. Her teammate Dominic Stricker faced a tough match against Ugo Humbert, losing 6-3, 7-5, but the Swiss team sealed the tie by winning the mixed doubles match 6-1, 7-6(4).
Over in Group A in Perth, Canada bounced back after Felix Auger-Aliassime's loss in the singles rubber. Leylah Fernandez and Auger-Aliassime teamed up to secure a 6-3, 6-4 victory in mixed doubles against Croatia's Lucija Ciric Bagaric and Ivan Dodig, ensuring a 2-1 win for Canada. Fernandez also dominated her singles match, defeating Donna Vekic 6-4, 6-3.
These results highlight the dynamic nature of the United Cup, with emerging talents and seasoned players alike making their mark. As the competition progresses, fans can look forward to more exhilarating matches and unexpected outcomes.
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De Minaur wins but host Australia falls to Argentina at United Cup
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