Germany stunned Poland 2-1 in Sydney to win the United Cup trophy in the early hours of Monday morning, finishing an incredible comeback.
Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund defeated Hubert Hurkacz and WTA No. 1 Iga Swiatek at Ken Rosewall Arena after Zverev saved two championship points against Hurkacz.
Germany battled from behind throughout the competition. The nation managed to qualify for the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group D and winning a percentage of games played. To win the trophy in the end, Siegemund and Zverev prevailed in decisive mixed doubles matches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Zverev told his teammates during the trophy ceremony: “It’s been amazing. It’s been a pleasure and it’s been so much fun for everybody to be part of this team, especially for me. I thank you, guys, for being part of this. I really couldn’t be happier to be sharing this trophy with anybody than you guys.”
Zverev added: “Congratulations to Team Poland on their amazing run. It was a matter of millimetres today for you guys to be the champions. I know it is upsetting, but you guys all have, I think, an amazing season ahead. Hubi and Iga, especially, I think. Iga, congratulations on the MVP. I said it before in an interview: I think having you on a team is like having a cheat code on a video game, so it’s amazing what you’ve been doing for the past few years and I think you have a big season ahead.”
Alexander Zverev in 2024
LWWWWWWWWL Now ranked no. 7, the German played his last match on the 7th of January when he overcame world no. 9 Hubert Hurkacz 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4 in the final in Australia to win his 21st career title.
At the moment, during this season, Zverev achieved a compiled 4-1 match record. The Germans conquered one title in Australia.
Zverev is scheduled to play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on January 14.
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Laura Siegemund in 2024
Currently ranked no. 92, the German played her last match on October 20, 2023, when she defeated world no. 608, Ulrikke Eikeri, 6-1 6-3 in the 2nd round in Nanchang (draw).
This season, Laura has achieved a compiled 30-17 win-loss record.
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Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund |
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