The second jam-packed day of United Cup tennis is underway across the country with Australia needing to win every match tonight to win their tie against Great Britain. Follow all the action on our live blog
Frances Tiafoe is one set away from leading the United States to victory over the Czech Republic.
Frances Tiafoe of the USA plays a backhand in his group C match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during day two of the 2023 United Cup at Ken Rosewall Arena.Despite withdrawing from the tournament with an ankle injury, Nick Kyrgios has turned up at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday for another practice session.
Tomljanovic has been forced to withdraw with a left knee injury. She’s been replaced by Maddison Inglis for the clash against Great Britain’s Harriet Dart. Petra Kvitova, the player who has enjoyed the most success in Sydney of anyone at this tournament, continued her winning ways at Ken Rosewall Arena with a straight sets win over American Jessica Pegula.
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