AUSTRALIA INSPIRED UNITED CUP RUN ENDS AGAINST GERMANY IN SEMIFINALS
Australia exits to Germany in the United Cup semifinals after a trio of thrilling three-set matches at Ken Rosewall Arena. Australia’s inspired run at the United Cup has ended by the narrowest of margins in the semifinals, with Team Germany earning the chance to meet Team Poland in tomorrow’s final after a trio of three-set matches. Victory for Germany was secured in the mixed doubles, when Laura Siegemund and Alexander Zverev saved two match points against Storm Hunter and Alexander Zverev to claim a 7-6(2) 6-7(2) [15-13] win after two hours and 19 minutes on court. Ajla Tomljanovic and Alex de Minaur had lit up Ken Rosewall Arena earlier on Saturday evening with their passionate efforts to secure a finals berth for Australia. But while it wasn’t quite enough for Tomljanovic to convert multiple match points against Angelique Kerber, De Minaur once against found a new level while competing for his nation. After dropping the first set in the second singles match, the Sydneysider roared