Australia loses United Cup opener to Argentina

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De Minaur showed signs that he was back to his best after an injury-hit last season as he crushed Etcheverry 6-1 6-4 in just 75 minutes on Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena. The win squared the tie after Podoroska beat Gadecki 6-2 6-4 in Saturday's women's singles match that kicked off the teams showdown between the two countries.
United Cup: De Minaur fires for Australia before Argentina triumphs
Australia has suffered an opening-night 2-1 loss at the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur notching the team’s only victory against Argentina. World No.9 de Minaur put on a devastating display in his first hit-out of the season at Ken Rosewall Arena, posting a 6-1 6-4 result over Tomas Etcheverry in 75 minutes.
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Alex de Minaur dominates Tomás Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4 to level United Cup tie against Argentina at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena, but the well-credentialed doubles pair Ellen Perez and Matt Ebden are defeated to hand Argentina a 2-1 overall victory.
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