Team USA thrash Italy to clinch United Cup

Team USA celebrate victory over Italy. PicGetty Images

World No.9 Taylor Fritz battled past Italian Matteo Berrettini with a powerhouse performance to steer the United States to the inaugural mixed teams United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday.

Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula both won their singles rubbers to give their country a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five tie with Fritz delivering victory by winning 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6). "It's amazing for the team to win this event, we came in with really high hopes," said Fritz.

Also read: Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys give United States strong start in United Cup

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever