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Gauff Puts U.S. Ahead in United Cup Quarterfinal as Fritz Faces Tsitsipas Next

A victory for Taylor Fritz over Stefanos Tsitsipas would send the defending champions to Saturday’s semifinals in Sydney.

Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 4, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts during her group stage match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison celebrate defeating Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas
January 5: Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) during the match between Great Britain and Greece at the United Cup in Perth at RAC Arena Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ MARK PETERSON
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Overview

  • Coco Gauff defeated Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 in Perth to give the United States a 1-0 lead over Greece.
  • Taylor Fritz’s singles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas will decide whether the Americans clinch their semifinal berth in Sydney.
  • The United States reached the quarterfinals after narrow group wins over Argentina and Spain, with Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison sealing both ties in mixed doubles.
  • Pre-match analyses noted Fritz has been managing a knee issue this season, while Tsitsipas has yet to lose at this event.
  • Greece advanced from its group behind singles wins from Sakkari and Tsitsipas, and Switzerland meets Argentina in the night session with Stan Wawrinka competing during his announced farewell tour before a 2026 retirement.