Germany, Netherlands, and China Secure Wins in United Cup Group Stage

Angelique Kerber returns to court after maternity leave, while world No. 1 Iga Swiatek helps Poland gain lead against Brazil.

Germany, led by Alexander Zverev, secured a 2-1 victory over Italy in the United Cup group stage, with Zverev winning both his singles match and the decisive mixed doubles alongside Angelique Kerber.
The Netherlands clinched a 2-1 win over Norway, with the decisive victory coming in the mixed doubles match.
China achieved a clean sweep against the Czech Republic, winning 3-0 in their group stage tie.
Three-time Grand Slam singles winner, Angelique Kerber, returned to the court for the first time since giving birth in February, losing her match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek helped Poland gain a 2-0 lead against Brazil, which lost for the second time in two days.