Cool Gauff saves US at United Cup

Coco Gauff rode to the rescue with a 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Solana Sierra to nudge the United States towards a 2-1 defeat of Argentina on Saturday at the United Cup.

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The defending champions trailed 0-1 after Sebastian Baez had earlier shocked sixth-ranked Taylor Fritz 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, despite the American firing down 23 aces. “I’m so happy, I'm pleased to give a point to Argentina. I felt very confident today,” Baez said.

Fritz suffered a minor ankle roll late in the match which put him off his power-hitting game and he was unable to close the gap on Baez, who beat the 28-year-old for the first time in six meetings.

Gauff and Christian Harrison eventually clinched the tie in the mixed doubles decider, defeating Maria Lourdes Carle and Guido Andreozzi 6-4, 6-1.