Overview
- Switzerland defeated France 3-0 in Perth, with Stan Wawrinka edging Arthur Rinderknech 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) after three hours and 18 minutes.
- Belinda Bencic beat Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-4 and later partnered Leandro Riedi’s substitute, Alexander Paul, to win the mixed doubles 6-2, 5-7, 10-2 and seal the sweep.
- Wawrinka, a three-time major champion, has said this will be his final season on tour, adding weight to his comeback victory.
- Italy opens its United Cup campaign against Switzerland on Sunday morning in Perth, with local reports listing Bencic vs Jasmine Paolini, Flavio Cobolli vs Wawrinka, and a mixed doubles featuring Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
- In other groups, China rallied past Belgium 2-1 in Sydney, and the United States beat Argentina 2-1 with Coco Gauff winning singles and mixed doubles as Taylor Fritz discussed ongoing knee tendinitis and the possibility of a pause if it does not improve.