Germany commenced their United Cup title defense with a decisive victory over Brazil in Perth. Laura Siegemund set the tone by defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, marking her fourth win in five encounters against the Brazilian.
Following Siegemund’s triumph, Alexander Zverev secured the overall win for Germany by overcoming Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-4. Zverev’s performance was marked by powerful baseline shots and serves, reflecting his return to peak form after a previous injury.
The victory was sealed before the concluding mixed doubles match, where Siegemund partnered with Tim Pütz to further demonstrate Germany’s dominance. This successful start positions Germany favorably as they prepare to face China in their next group match.
The United Cup serves as a significant preparatory event for players ahead of the Australian Open, scheduled for mid-January 2025. Germany’s strong performance underscores their readiness to defend their title and compete at the highest levels in the upcoming season.
