United States win United Cup
Congratulations to Team USA, the champions of the first-ever United Cup
Tennis – United Cup – Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia – January 8, 2023 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after winning his match in the final against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
The United States have won the inaugural edition of the United Cup – with only three of the five matches scheduled for the final against Italy completed.
The team got the job done in style, beginning with Jessie Pegula beating Martina Trevisan 6-4, 6-2, then Frances Tiafoe winning when Lorenzo Musetti retired from their singles match 6-2 down, and although Matteo Berrettini and Taylor Fritz were very evenly matched, it was the American who came out on top 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6).
In the first dead rubber, Madison Keys continued the dominance, beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 6-2.
The USA has swept the board 5-0, winning all their ties during the competition. They are the only team at the tournament to feature four singles players ranked within the top 20.
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