Taylor Fritz

The United States have won the inaugural United Cup after Taylor Fritz gave Team USA an unassailable 3-0 lead over Italy in Sydney.

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The inaugural United Cup trophy belongs to the United States. Taylor Fritz clinched the title for his country on Sunday evening when he defeated Matteo ...

The team finished the [United Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/brisbane-perth-sydney/9900/2023/results) with a combined 22-2 match record. [United Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/brisbane-perth-sydney/9900/2023/results) campaign with a perfect 5-0 record. [United Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/brisbane-perth-sydney/9900/2023/results) trophy belongs to the United States. [Taylor Fritz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/taylor-fritz/fb98/overview) clinched the title for his country on Sunday evening when he defeated [Matteo Berrettini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/matteo-berrettini/bk40/overview) 7-6(4), 7-6 (6) in a nail-biting duel between two of the biggest hitters on the ATP Tour. Berrettini courageously saved the first championship point he faced in the second-set tie-break by crushing a forehand winner. We came in with really high hopes, or at least I did, for the event,” Fritz said.

Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz have emerged as Australian Open title threats after piloting the United States to United Cup glory in Sydney.

Frances Tiafoe (middle) won all five of his singles encounters as well as his lone mixed doubles match with Pegula as the US secured the first edition of the tournament Jessica Pegula won four singles and five mixed doubles matches in a row for the US Taylor Fritz gave the US an unassailable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five tie against Italy The United States won the inaugural United Cup in Sydney on Sunday night [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) title threats after piloting the United States to United Cup glory in [Sydney](/news/sydney/index.html). - The win gave the US an unassailable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five tie

Fritz produced a stunning performance to defeat Berrettini by 7-6(4), 7-6 (6) in a nail-biting clash.

"Just the emotions when you win and everyone comes running at you, it's amazing. In the second set tie-break, Berrettini bravely fought off his first championship point by thrashing a forehand winner. With a cool-headed performance against Berrettini, who earlier defeated Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz, Fritz brought the team's run to a successful conclusion.

World number nine Taylor Fritz battled past Italian Matteo Berrettini with a powerhouse performance to steer the United States to the inaugural mixed teams ...

Fritz constantly put pressure on the Berrettini serve, earning four break points on his first two service games, but all were saved. World number nine Taylor Fritz battled past Italian Matteo Berrettini with a powerhouse performance to steer the United States to the inaugural mixed teams United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday. "Really happy to be in the position to clinch the match.

Taylor Fritz wrapped things up for the stars and stripes with a thrilling 7-6(4), 7-6 (6) victory over Matteo Berrettini. Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe set ...

Jessica Pegula registered the first win for the States with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Martina Trevisan. Despite receiving treatment from the physio in the changeover, it was ultimately to no avail and Musetti retired. That lead was doubled when Frances Tiafoe defeated Lorenzo Musetti, who was forced to retire due to a shoulder injury after losing the first set 6-2. United Cup Berrettini was able to save the first championship point, but only seemed to delay the inevitable, as Fritz ultimately capitalised on the Italian missing a forehand shot after the players switched sides. The United States won the inaugural United Cup after a clinical 3-0 win over Italy, following Taylor Fritz’s stunning victory over Matteo Berrettini.