Swiatek downs Kerber to put Poland ahead in United Cup final
SYDNEY : Poland took a 1-0 lead over Germany in the final of the $10 million United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday as world number one Iga Swiatek beat Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-0.
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Alex De Minaur Beats Alexander Zverev But Germany Make United Cup Final
Australia's Alex De Minaur backed up his upset of Novak Djokovic by defeating Alexander Zverev Saturday, but it was not enough to prevent Germany booking a United Cup final against Poland. De Minaur battled past the world number seven 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to send the tie to a deciding mixed doubles after Angelique Kerber dug deep to beat Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (9/7). But Zverev made amends, partnering Laura Siegemund to claw past Storm Hunter and Matt Ebdon 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (2/7), 15-13 in a see-sawing match which finished at 2:18am and saw them save four match points.
Germany survive Australia comeback to set up United Cup final with Poland
SYDNEY :Germany powered into the final of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a nerve-wracking 2-1 win over hosts Australia on Saturday to set up a summit clash with Poland who swept France aside 3-0.
Scottie Scheffler moves a shot clear at The Sentry; Seamus Power fails to make ground after carding a successive 71
World number one Scottie Scheffler birdied his final hole to move in front of the pack at the second round of The Sentry in Hawaii.
Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final
SYDNEY : Poland reached the final of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a 2-0 victory over France on Saturday as Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek battled past their singles opponents.
Evan Ferguson poised to start FA Cup tie for Brighton
Brighton boss Robert de Zerbi will be hoping that Evan Ferguson can make the same impact he had against Stoke last season when the Republic of Ireland forward is restored to the starting line-up for Saturday's FA Cup third round encounter against the Potters.
France advances to United Cup semifinals
France advanced to the United Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory against Norway on Thursday in Sydney, Australia.
Charges dropped against 39 Legia Warsaw fans arrested after Villa Park disorder
Prosecutors in the UK have dropped criminal charges against 39 Legia Warsaw fans arrested after police were pelted with missiles outside Villa Park before a Europa Conference League match.