US beats Britain to advance to United Cup mixed teams semis

Published January 4, 2023 5:26 AM

SYDNEY (AP) — Frances Tiafoe beat Britain’s Daniel Evans 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to move the United States into the United Cup mixed teams tournament semifinals. Tiafoe’s victory gave the Americans an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five Sydney City Final. Poland and Greece also advanced by 3-2 scores with victories in deciding mixed doubles matches. World No. 1 Iga Swiatek helped Poland past Italy in Brisbane, while Greece defeated Croatia in Perth. Despite its loss, Italy also qualified for the semifinals Friday in Sydney as the next best-ranked team.

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