Defending champions Germany kicked off their United Cup campaign with a win as Alexander Zverev produced a sharp opening performance on Sunday to steer Germany to victory over Brazil in Perth, capitalising on teammate Laura Siegemund's crucial upset win earlier in the day.
China had a spectacular United Cup debut on Saturday after defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 as Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen recorded impressive victories in their singles matches.
Nadal also expressed how hopeful he is about the upcoming Australian open as he claimed that he is confident enough and his past few practice sessions are going well.
Jessica Pegula registered a 6-2, 6-2 win over reigning World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the first match of the United Cup semifinal to give the USA a 1-0 lead over Poland on Friday.
The Spanish megastar lost his first match of this season against Cameron Norrie and now lost his second match against Australia's Alex de Minaur in three games as the hosts took a lead of 1-0 in their Group D encounter.
Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys put Team USA into the United Cup City Finals after posting straight-set wins over Germany on Monday.
"I'm pretty happy with my performance," First matches of the season are always rusty. I was happy that in the important moments I was really composed," Swiatek was quoted as saying by the WTA Tour website.
Cameron Norrie and Katie Swan notched straight-set wins on Day 1 at the United Cup to give Britain a 2-0 lead over Australia in Group D, here on Thursday.
