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Baez Upsets Fritz, but U.S. Claims United Cup Tie as Argentina Waits on Qualification

Argentina must wait on the USA–Spain result to learn its quarterfinal fate.

Overview

  • Sebastián Báez defeated world No. 6 Taylor Fritz 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in about 2 hours 33 minutes for his first win over the American and just his second career victory against a top-10 player.
  • Coco Gauff routed Solana Sierra 6-1, 6-1, then partnered Christian Harrison to win the mixed doubles 6-4, 6-1 and secure a 2-1 series victory for the United States.
  • Argentina is 1-1 in Group A after a 3-0 opening sweep of Spain and a 2-1 loss to the defending champion United States in Perth.
  • Group winners advance alongside the two best second-place teams based on percentages of matches, then sets and games, leaving Argentina’s advancement dependent on other results.
  • The United Cup is a mixed-team event in Australia that awards ATP and WTA ranking points, with this tie played at Perth’s RAC Arena.