United Cup: Zverev and Niemeier also had no chance in the second appearance
As against the Czech Republic, Germany is also 0-2 against the USA after the first two singles. Alexander Zverev had no chance against Taylor Fritz, nor did Jule Niemeier against Madison Keys.
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last edit: Jan 02, 2023, 08:03 am
Zverev lost to Taylor Fritz in Sydney 1: 6 and 4: 6. The German number one is still waiting for the first set win in singles after his comeback. At the start, Zverev lost to Jiri Lehecka, but at least got a point in the mixed doubles with Laura Siegemund.
Jule Niemeier had to admit defeat to Madison Keys. Christopher Kas' protégé lost 6-2 and 6-3. Against the Czech Republic, Niemeier lost to Marie Bouzkova.
The prospects for the German team are not good. Because the Americans can be seen as favorites in both of the following individual matches: Laura Siegemund meets Jessica Pegula on Tuesday, Oscar Otte meets Frances Tiafoe.