Overview
- Coco Gauff fell to Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-0 in Perth, her first United Cup singles defeat after six prior wins.
- Bouzas Maneiro, ranked No. 42, earned her first career victory over a top-five opponent with the upset of the world No. 4.
- Team USA still advanced after Taylor Fritz edged Jaume Munar 7-6 (4), 3-6, 7-6 (6), saving a match point, and Gauff paired with Christian Harrison to win the deciding mixed doubles 7-6 (5), 6-0 over Ivonne Cavalle-Reimers and Inigo Cervantes.
- Before the match, Gauff posted a clarification saying her “worst” remark about U.S. support was taken out of context and was aimed at fans already attending events, with Fritz publicly backing her explanation.
- In Sydney, Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz defeated world No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 in his first tournament since knee surgery, a standout result in the event’s early rounds.