The Italian team is at the top of their group in a new pro tennis challenge.
Italy is showing they can play together in the inaugural edition of the United Cup, an international outdoor hard court mixed-gender team tennis tournament being held in Australia by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
Italy claimed a 3-2 victory over Brazil behind straight-set wins from Matteo Berrettini and Lucia Bronzetti in Brisbane on Day 2 of the United Cup. Seeded No.5 at the start of the tournament, Italy is now in first in Group E.
“It’s all about the heart, especially when you’re playing for Italy," Berrettini told WTATennis.com. "When you see your teammates in the box, you have to give a little bit more and that’s what I tried to do."
The United Cup features 18 countries across Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney. Played over two days, ties are comprised of two ATP and two WTA singles matches and one mixed-doubles match.
SOURCE: WTATennis.com