Australia loses United Cup opener to Argentina

United Cup: De Minaur fires for Australia before Argentina triumphs
Australia has suffered an opening-night 2-1 loss at the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur notching the team’s only victory against Argentina. World No.9 de Minaur put on a devastating display in his first hit-out of the season at Ken Rosewall Arena, posting a 6-1 6-4 result over Tomas Etcheverry in 75 minutes.
De Minaur wins but Australia crash to Argentina at United Cup
Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Argentina upsetting hosts Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.
Argentina hand Australia opening loss at United Cup in Sydney
Nadia Podoroska's veteran mettle gave Argentina the early lead over Australia at the United Cup in Sydney and Maria Lourdes Carle joined forces with Tomas Martin Etcheverry to seal the win in mixed doubles.
United Cup LIVE: Australia v Argentina in Sydney
Australia’s Olivia Gadecki goes up against Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska, before Alex de Minaur takes on Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Follow all the action:
Australia loses United Cup opener to Argentina despite Alex de Minaur's stunning performance
Alex de Minaur dominates Tomás Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4 to level United Cup tie against Argentina at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena, but the well-credentialed doubles pair Ellen Perez and Matt Ebden are defeated to hand Argentina a 2-1 overall victory.
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