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 host Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.

Alex de Minaur made a perfect start to the season at home in Sydney. The top-10 star faced Tomas Martin Etcheverry and scored a 6-1, 6-4 victory in an hour and 16 minutes. Thus, Alex ended his losing streak from the end of 2024 and impressed the home fans

After announcing their engagement, the couple has since already travelled to Australia to begin practising for the tournament. In 2024, they avoided coming face-to-face on the mixed doubles court, with former doubles No. 1 Matthew Ebden teaming up with Storm Hunter to beat Boulter and Neal Skupski.

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.

Alex de Minaur maintained his success rate at the United Cup to give Australia the lead in their opening match but his effort w

Australia only have to point to recent history to know not to be disheartened by their opening night 2-1 loss to Argentina in the United Cup. Alex de Minaur notched the only victory against Argentina,