SYDNEY—The United States claimed the inaugural United Cup on Sunday in convincing fashion with an overpowering display over Italy in the final of the mixed teams event.
No. 9-ranked Taylor Fritz gave the U.S. an unassailable 3–0 lead in the best-of-five matchup when edging former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini 7–6 (4), 7–6 (7).
Italy’s Matteo Berrettini reacts after losing a point to United States’ Taylor Fritz during the final of the United Cup tennis event in Sydney on Jan. 8, 2023. (Mark Baker/AP Photo)
The Indian Wells Masters champion failed to convert nine break points but faced none on his own serve and proved the steadier player in the two tiebreakers….