PERTH, Australia (AP) – Cutty Boulter and Cameron Norrie helped Great Britain defeat hosts Australia and Spain defeated Brazil 2-1 in a decisive mixed double on the opening day of the United Cup tennis tournament.
The tournament, featuring mixed teams from 18 countries, is being held in Perth and Sydney as a prelude to the Australian Open, with men’s and women’s singles matches played before mixed doubles matches.
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