Argentina Upsets Australia Despite De Minaur’s Victory at United Cup

Argentina Upsets Australia Despite De Minaur’s Victory at United Cup

In an electrifying showdown at the United Cup, Argentina pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against host nation Australia, even after Aussie star Alex de Minaur showcased a stellar performance. De Minaur, currently ranked World No. 9, dominated Tomas Martin Etcheverry with a swift 6-1, 6-4 win, evening the score after teammate Olivia Gadecki fell 6-2, 6-4 to Nadia Podoroska in the women’s singles.

The decisive mixed doubles match had fans on the edge of their seats. Etcheverry returned to partner with Maria Carle, facing Australia’s Matt Ebden and Ellen Perez. The Argentine duo clinched the victory with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 finish, sealing the deal in Group F.

Over in Group D, Switzerland edged out France 2-1, thanks in part to former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic. She bounced back from an early deficit to defeat Chloé Paquet 6-3, 6-1. Despite Dominic Stricker’s 6-3, 7-5 loss to Ugo Humbert in the men’s singles, Bencic and Stricker teamed up in the mixed doubles. They triumphed 6-1, 7-6(4) over Édouard Roger-Vasselin and Elixane Lechemia, securing the win for Switzerland.

Canada made waves in Group A, overcoming Croatia 2-1 after a rocky start. Leylah Fernandez kicked things off with a smooth 6-4, 6-3 victory against Donna Vekić. However, Félix Auger-Aliassime faced a tough battle, falling to Borna Ćorić 0-6, 6-4, 6-4. The duo regrouped for the mixed doubles, where they defeated Lucija Ćirić Bagarić and Ivan Dodig 6-3, 6-4 to clinch the tie.

In Group C, Greece eliminated Spain from the competition with a thrilling 2-1 win. After Maria Sakkari stumbled 6-2, 6-1 against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Stefanos Tsitsipas stepped up to defeat Pablo Carreño Busta 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. The Greek pair then conquered the mixed doubles 4-6, 6-3, 10-6, sending Spain packing.

The United Cup, featuring 18 nations, is lighting up Perth and Sydney as mixed teams battle it out on the courts. With top talents and surprise upsets, the tournament promises excitement for tennis fans around the globe.