Australia loses United Cup opener to Argentina

United Cup as it happened: Australia suffer shock loss to Argentina in opening round
Australia’s Olivia Gadecki goes up against Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska, before Alex de Minaur takes on Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Follow all the action:
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.
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.
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Alex de Minaur maintained his success rate at the United Cup to give Australia the lead in their opening match but his effort went in vain as Argentina stunned the hosts 2-1 in the mixed-gender team competition here on Saturday and dent their chances of winning their maiden title in the event.
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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