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Greece Falls Short in United Cup Quarterfinals

Published January 7, 2026, 10:32
Greece Falls Short in United Cup Quarterfinals

Greece was defeated by the USA with a score of 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the United Cup held in Perth, Australia, missing out on a spot in the semifinals. Maria Sakkari lost to Coco Gauff 2-0, while Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Taylor Fritz 2-0. The outcome of the series was decided in the mixed doubles, where Gauff and Harrison prevailed in a close match, winning 10-8 in the third-set tiebreak (4-6, 6-4, 10-8). The USA now awaits either Australia or Poland in the semifinals. The Greek duo put up a good fight but couldn't handle the pressure in the crucial tiebreak.