Highlights. Spain and Australia started with victories at the United Cup

The Australian cities of Perth and Sydney hosted the first games of the second draw of the United Cup exhibition tennis tournament. It is held with the participation of 18 national teams.

Recall that at the group stage, 18 national teams are divided into 6 groups. The winners of each group, as well as the two best teams that finish in the second place, go to the play-offs. The matches consist of three matches to two wins: men's singles, women's singles and doubles if necessary.

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In the first match of the day, Group A representatives Spain and Brazil met. The duel lasted for three matches. The opponents exchanged victories in singles, and in doubles the Spanish duo was stronger.

In the second meeting of the day, the teams from Group C: Australia and Great Britain took to the court. The guests started with a victory in the men's net, but the Australian team won the women's and doubles matches.

On 30 December, matches in Groups A, D, E and F will take place. The match day programme will start at 02:00 GMT.

United Cup. Group A

Spain - Brazil 2-1
Davidovich Fokina - Seyboth Wild 6:4, 6:0

Sorribes Tormo - Haddad Maia 6:7, 2:6

Sorribes Tormo / Davidovich Fokina - Haddad Maia / Melo 6:4, 7:5

United Cup. Group C

Great Britain - Australia 1-2
Norrie - De Minor 6:4, 2:6, 7:6

Boulter - Tomljanovic 6:2, 6:4

Boulter / Skupski - Sanders / Ebden 3:6, 6:7