Guillaume Marion, Media365, published on Sunday December 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
This Sunday, during the United Cup, Alexander Zverev won his first victory this season, while Taylor Fritz was dominated by Felix Auger-Aliassime.
After leaving him with a defeat in the semi-final of the Masters in Turin (against Taylor Fritz), Alexander Zverev resumed his good old habits at the start of the season. Indeed, after several weeks of break, the German launched his year 2025 during a match as part of the United Cup. In Australia, near Perth, the 2nd in the world made a successful comeback by winning against Thiago Monteiro in two sets (6-4, 6-4) and 1h19 of play. By making the break each time at the start of the set, Zverev calmly mastered his subject and offered Germany a point synonymous with success against Brazil, after Laura Siegemund's opening victory against Beatriz Haddad Maia. Behind, the German double took part in the party (3-0). Opposed to Tomas Machac, if Casper Ruud won, Norway finally lost against the Czech Republic (1-2).
The Blues will have their destiny in hand against Italy
A little later this Sunday, Taylor Fritz also made his return to competition. But, against Felix Auger-Aliassime, the American was not at the party in Perth. Indeed, the 4th in the world, finalist of the Masters in Turin, was beaten by the 29th in the world in three sets (4-6, 7-5, 6-3) and 2h15 of play. After a good start, Fritz stalled and saw “FAA” revive and then win during this United Cup meeting. After a short break, the two men were back in contention this Sunday during the doubles, alongside Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez. Note that in the France group, Italy's big victory against Switzerland (3-0) allows the Blues to have their destiny in hand. A 3-0 success against Jasmine Paolini's team and the Tricolores would qualify for the rest of the tournament. On the other hand, if France wins 2-1, we will have to wait for the other results to know if that would be enough to be among the best 2nd.
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