United Cup
Sydney, Jan 4: Alexander Zverev clinched Germany’s victory over the Netherlands on Sunday at the United Cup, where the world No. 3 defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-0.
Zverev’s win came after Germany’s Eva Lys downed Suzan Lamens 6-2, 6-2 earlier in Group F action.
The server held the advantage for the early stages of Zverev and Griekspoor’s clash until the German seized a crucial opportunity, breaking to love at 6-5 to take the opening set.
In his first match of 2026, Zverev played at a high level and rarely looked back, having dropped just seven points in the second set, United Cup reports. Zverev leads Griekspoor 9-2 in their ATP Head-to-Head series, marking the second time he has recorded nine tour-level wins against a single opponent (Zverev leads Adrian Mannarino 9-0).
Earlier, Lys launched the 2024 United Cup champions with a strong start by defeating Lamens 6-2, 6-2.
Zverev and Laura Siegemund closed the tie with a 6-3, 6-2 mixed-doubles victory over Griekspoor and Demi Schuurs, securing a clean sweep for Germany. (IANS)
