Australia “green” secured the victory in the final of the Hopman Cup, the unofficial world championship of tennis mixed teams. In Saturday’s final in Perth hosts won both duels singles from Ukraine.
Daria Gavrilova defeated Jelena Switolinę 6: 4, 7: 6 (8-6), and nick kyrgios Dołgopołowem Oleksandr won with 6: 3, 6: 4.
In this situation, the result of mixed doubles is no longer relevant for the final decision in the Hopman Cup. Finally, the organizers announced that the game mixed in general no longer happen.
Previously, the team from the Antipodes triumphed in 1999 – Jelena Dokic and Mark Philippoussis.
In a tournament in 2016 there were two teams in Australia after the group stage was eliminated, “gold”, which consisted of Jarmila Wolfe and Lleyton Hewitt.
The competition for the Hopman Cup is played on hard courts in Perth Arena since 1989. Last season, triumphed Agnieszka Radwanska and Jerzy Janowicz. This time, Polish tennis players did not start.
Result finale
Australia “green” – Ukraine 2: 0
single
Daria Gavrilova – Jelena Switolina 6: 4, 7: 6 (8-6)
nick kyrgios – Oleksandr Dołgopołow 6: 3, 6: 4
mixed game was canceled
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