Berrettini beats Ruud and puts Italy in Brisbane City final
SYDNEY (AP) — Matteo Berrettini has beaten world No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to propel Italy past Norway and into the Brisbane City Final of the United Cup. Berrettini’s win gave Italy and unassailable 3-0 lead over Norway Tuesday and ensured it finished atop Group E at the mixed teams tournament and will face either Poland or Switzerland on Wednesday. In Sydney, the United States completed a 5-0 win over Germany.