Fritz clinches finals spot for US at mixed teams United Cup

Published January 6, 2023 7:42 PM

By COURTNEY WALSH
Associated Press

Taylor Fritz has produced a composed performance against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz to clinch a spot for the United States in the final of the United Cup mixed teams tournament. Fritz stepped onto Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney with the U.S. holding a 2-0 lead after strong efforts from Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe in Friday’s opening singles matches. Pitted against fellow top 10-ranked rival Hurkacz, the 25-year-old Fritz prevailed 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to give the Americans an unassailable 3-0 lead in the semifinal. The U.S. awaits the winner of the other semifinal between Italy and Greece in the inaugural 18-nation competition.

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