United Cup
The blockbuster clash that could make or break Australia’s United Cup hopes
Host nation Australia will play their group matches in Perth, where they have been handed a daunting draw for the second instalment of the United Cup in December/January.
- by Tom Decent
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Australian Open
What Netflix curse? Fritz through despite slow start
Taylor Fritz banished nerves, a slow start and the so-called ‘Netflix curse’ to reach the second round at the Australian Open, with a swag of fellow seeds also advancing.
- by Marc McGowan
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Australian Open
Australian Open bombshell: Tomljanovic out, gutted over knee injury when she was a ‘contender’
Australia’s top women’s player Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled out of the Australian Open due to an ongoing knee injury, while Paula Badosa has also been forced to withdraw.
- by Marc McGowan and Courtney Walsh
United Cup, beer pong and escape room victory: US keen to defend title
After the United States beat Italy in Sydney on Sunday to claim the inaugural United Cup, the players are already staking out a return next year to defend their title.
- by Angus Dalton
Summer of tennis as it happened: Italy and USA to vie for United Cup; Djokovic through to Adelaide final
Team USA have already booked their spot in the decider after taking an unassailable lead over Poland, and they’ll be up against Italy after the underdogs beat top seed Greece.
- by Angus Dalton
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Bernard Tomic
‘If no one is going to support me, I’ll get back on my own’: Tomic overlooked for Open wildcard
The world No.462 says he is not bitter with Tennis Australia, but will use the decision as motivation to prove his doubters wrong on the court.
- by Michael Chammas
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
‘We’ve been favourites all week’: Team USA fired up to face Italy in United Cup final
Italy slipped past Greece in Saturday night’s semi-final and will play a USA team that powered their way into the final by smashing Poland 5-0 in Sydney.
- by Darren Walton
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Australian Open
‘Let’s do the damn thing’: Volley of late-night texts fires up Team USA
Jessica Pegula stopped her United Cup press conference after beating world No.1 Iga Swiatek to read out an “inspirational” message sent by US teammate Frances Tiafoe.
- by Michael Chammas and Marc McGowan
‘It was a circus out there’: American tennis star struggles with Sydney roof
The Americans have one foot in the final but it was Tiafoe’s ears that were of most concern during his 6-3, 6-3 win over Kacper Zuk on Friday.
- by Michael Chammas
Summer of Tennis LIVE: Italy upset Greece to take 1-0 lead, world No.2 down in Adelaide
We’re down to the final four in the inaugural United Cup, where Team United States have sprinted to a 2-0 lead in the Sydney semi-finals.
- by Angus Dalton
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Australian Open
The text message Kubler sent Kyrgios after $100,000 payday
Nick Kyrgios’ withdrawal was a blessing for Jason Kubler. He earned $23,000 for just participating in the United Cup, adding another $77,000 with his two wins.
- by Michael Chammas