Other focal points showcased the partnership between the DP World Tour and the Emirates Golf Federation
sports2 days ago
Taylor Fritz edged Matteo Berrettini 7-6(4) 7-6(6) as the United States justified their status as favourites to outclass Italy in a one-sided final at the inaugural United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday.
Coming into the third rubber with his team 2-0 up and needing one more victory to win the $15 million event, world number nine Fritz took the opening set when his big-hitting opponent found the net in a tight tiebreak.
Indian Wells champion Fritz squandered five chances to break in the next set but held his nerve in another tiebreak, sparking wild American celebrations on the side of the court and in the stands.
"It's great. It's amazing for the team to win this event. We came in with really high hopes, or at least I did," Fritz said. "I was really happy to be in that position to clinch the match.
"Just the emotions when you win and everyone comes running at you, it's amazing. I don't know if you saw the replay but Frances Tiafoe basically headbutted me."
Madison Keys made it 4-0 by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-3 6-2 to kick off another round of celebrations as her team mates swapped the champagne for water and drenched the world number 11.
Earlier, Lorenzo Musetti's withdrawal from his match with Tiafoe handed the US a 2-0 lead after Jessica Pegula downed Martina Trevisan 6-4 6-2 at Ken Rosewall Arena.
ALSO READ:
Other focal points showcased the partnership between the DP World Tour and the Emirates Golf Federation
sports2 days ago
The American pays tribute to mentor and good friend Mickelson following the success Down Under
sports2 days ago
Emirati golfers sweep the top three positions in both team and individual categories with Oman and Saudi finishing with silver and bronze medals
sports3 days ago
Clean sweep for UAE in golf as the hosts win team gold and Rayan claims individual title
sports3 days ago
Artistic swimming started to flourish in the UAE after the World League was hosted in December last year at the Hamdan Sports Complex
sports3 days ago
The 51-year-old recently competed in the Masters Indoor World Cup — his 10th international tournament since undergoing surgery
sports3 days ago
The three-shot winner from Japan says he is aiming to become a member of the PGA Tour in the future
sports4 days ago
Big-hitting Nienaber falters at the finish to settle for secondwhile former Abu Dhabi resident David Horsey takes the third spot at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
sports4 days ago