Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz Propel U.S. to United Cup Semifinals

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have led the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event. Gauff's win over Zhang Shuai and Fritz's victory over Zhang Zhizhen ensured the team's progress. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan and Poland also advanced, overcoming Germany and the Czech Republic, respectively.

In a thrilling display of tennis, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered the United States into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams event. Their victories against Zhang Shuai and Zhang Zhizhen were crucial in propelling the team forward, with Gauff overcoming a challenging opponent to secure her win.

Kazakhstan also moved forward to the semifinals, overcoming Germany, who were missing world No. 2-ranked Alexander Zverev due to a biceps injury. Zverev's last-minute replacement by Daniel Masur wasn't enough to stop Kazakhstan, who clinched the tie as Shevchenko defeated Masur.

In Sydney, Poland joined the semifinals after Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurcacz won their decisive match against the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, Britain secured their quarterfinal spot thanks to Katie Boulter's commanding victory over Australia's Olivia Gadecki. The focus now shifts exclusively to Sydney as the tournament progresses.

(With inputs from agencies.)