The United Cup, a mixed teams tennis tournament, has reached its thrilling semifinals stage, and Kazakhstan is set to travel to Sydney to face their next challenge. The Kazakh team secured their spot in the semifinals with a dominant performance against Germany in Perth, winning 2-0. Elena Rybakina led the charge with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Laura Siegemund, followed by Alexander Shevchenko’s gritty 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2 win over Daniel Masur.
The United Cup, which features teams from around the world competing in a round-robin format followed by knockout stages, has been a showcase of top-tier tennis. Kazakhstan’s journey to the semifinals has been impressive, especially considering their previous exit in the tournament’s debut in 2023.
The team’s success can be attributed to their strong performances and resilience, particularly from Rybakina and Shevchenko. Rybakina, known for her powerful serve and aggressive play, has been a standout performer, while Shevchenko has shown remarkable determination and skill.
The semifinals promise to be an exciting match, with both teams vying for a place in the final. Kazakhstan will need to bring their A-game to overcome their opponent and advance further in the tournament. Fans can look forward to an intense and thrilling contest as the best teams battle it out for the United Cup title.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sydney, where the semifinals and final matches will take place. The United Cup continues to captivate tennis enthusiasts worldwide, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of the sport’s top players.
Winners are grinners 😆
Group C winners Kazakhstan travel to Sydney tomorrow to battle for a spot in the final 🇰🇿#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/Anv4kbsF0u
— United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 1, 2025
Rybakina in Australia, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.6, Elena owns an overall 3-0 win-loss record in 2025. The Kazakhstani ended her run in the round-robin after defeating Laura Siegemund 6-3 6-1.
Alexander Shevchenko in 2025
Now the world no.78, Alexander played his last match on the 30th of December 2024 when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6(0) in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this year Shevchenko owns a composed 1-1 win-loss record.
