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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United Cup has reached the city final stage with clashes between Great Britain and the United States,Greece and Croatia and Poland facing Italy with final-four spots on the line.
Novak Djokovic steps out for his first singles hit,leading a star-studded cast including Victoria Azarenka,Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner before Australia do battle with Spain once more.