Monday and Tuesday, the United Cup will enter a more exciting phase. The final matches of the group stage will determine which teams progress to the ‘City finals’, the stage before the semi-finals. L‘Germany ofAlexander Zverev going to pull off all the stops. Defeated 3-2 against the Czech Republicnow eliminated, the Germans simply have no choice: the USA will have to be domesticated Taylor Fritz et Frances Tiafoe 4-1 or 5-0. A very difficult or even impossible mission?
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Zverev-Fritz from Monday morning!
At the opening, already heavy… Alexander Zverev et Taylor Fritz they will face each other in a match that will be an excellent test for the German. Past against Use Lehecka, Zverev will try to show the best. Consequentially, Jules Niemeier will be sentenced to the exploit against Madison Keys. The first day will set the tone. Tuesday, Jessica Pegula will start the day against Laura Siegmund. Then France Tiafoe will face Oscar Otte. A good challenge for the Germans. Without forgetting the mixed doubles to conclude.
Format and cash prizes
In terms of format, note that there are 4 players per team, 2 men and 2 women. The 18 teams are divided into 6 groups from 3 nations and each match will be organized as follows: 2 ATP matches, 2 WTA matches and one mixed doubles. Group matches will take place at Brisbane, Perth and Sydney. The best of each group will compete in the play-offs to determine three the participants in the final four and the most successful team from the group stage, not qualified, will be drawn. In other words, every set will count. The semi-finals and the final will be played at Sydney. The prize pool is $15 million for all participants.
The schedule of the Germany-USA meeting on Monday and Tuesday:
Monday
From 2:00 French time
Alexander Zverev (ALL) – Taylor Fritz (USA)
Jule Niemeier (ALL) – Madison Keys (USA)
Tuesday
From 2:00 French time
Jessica Pegula (USA) – Laura Siegemund (ALL)
France Tiafoe (USA) – Oscar Otte (ALL)
Mixed doubles
Group C in Sydney
UNITED STATES : Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Denis Kudla, Hunter Reese, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Alycia Parks, Desirae Krawczyk
Germany : Alexander Zverev, Oscar Otte, Daniel Altmaier, Fabian Fallert, Laure Siegemund, Jule Niemeier, Anna-Lena Friedsam, Julia Lohoff
Czech Republic : Jiri Lehecka, Tomas Machac, Lukas Rosol, Dalibor Svrcina, Petra Kvitova, Marie Bouzkova, Jesika Maleckova
