Gauff fires USA into United Cup semi-finals as Swiatek claims victory too | OneFootball

Fourth in the rankings, Coco Gauff, who suffered a surprising defeat in her last match, put the United States ahead in the clash against Greece with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over former world number three Maria Sakkari, in Perth.

Stefanos Tsitsipas leveled the score for Greece by defeating the American Taylor Fritz, who is going through a tough phase, by 6-4, 7-5.

In the decisive mixed doubles match, Gauff teamed up with Christian Harrison to overcome Tsitsipas and Sakkari by 4-6, 6-4, 10-8.

At 21 years old, Gauff struggled with her serve when she suffered her first defeat in the United Cup on Monday, surprised by the Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

“Definitely a much better match today,” said Gauff after easily defeating Sakkari.

“In the last match, I tried to erase it from my memory. That’s the beauty of this tournament.

“So I’m very happy to give my team the lead today.”

Swiatek’s Victory

Six-time Grand Slam champion, Iga Swiatek, defeated Suzan Lamens, ranked 97th, by 6-3, 6-2 in the clash against Netherlands, in Sydney.

Hubert Hurkacz, returning after seven months away due to knee surgery, defeated Tallon Griekspoor by 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), securing Poland’s spot in the quarterfinals.

Poland will face host Australia, and the winner will play against the United States for a spot in Sunday’s final.

The United Cup, a mixed team tournament, features 18 teams and serves as preparation for the Australian Open, which begins on January 18.

*with content from AFP

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