Alexander Zverev eased past Thiago Monteiro 6-4 6-4 as Germany beat Brazil for a winning start to their United Cup defence on Sunday while the Czech Republic got the better of Norway in a hard-fought match.

World no. 2 Alexander Zverev made a convincing start to the season. The defending United Cup champions passed Brazil thanks to singles victories from Laura Siegemund and Zverev. Alexander beat Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 17 minutes.

Men’s world no.2 Alexander Zverev has eased to victory in his first hit-out of the season, steering Germany to an unassailable lead in their United Cup match-up against Brazil.

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PERTH – Alexander Zverev eased past Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-4 as Germany beat Brazil for a winning start to their United Cup defence on Dec 29, while the Czech Republic got the better of Norway in a hard-fought match.

Title holders Germany had a winning start into the United Cup when they beat Brazil 3-0 in their opening group tie on Sunday in Perth. Laura Siegemund opened with a hard-earned 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 against Beatriz Haddad Maia and Alexander Zverev clinched the tie before the concluding mixed doubles,

Germany took a solid first step on Sunday in defence of their United Cup title with world number two Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund sweeping to an untouchable 2-0 scoreline over Brazil.

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