Coco Gauff helps USA reach United Cup semifinals

Coco Gauff set the tone for Team USA in the United Cup quarterfinals, defeating Maria Sakkari 6–3, 6–2 to give the defending champions a 1–0 lead over Greece in Perth.

After the singles split, the tie came down to mixed doubles, where the United States delivered again. Gauff and Christian Harrison defeated Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas 4–6, 6–4, 10–8, sealing the quarterfinal victory.

Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison

The win sends Team USA into their fourth consecutive United Cup semifinal, with the defending champions once again relying on mixed doubles to close the door. Gauff remains 5–0 in United Cup mixed doubles, continuing to be a decisive factor in the format.

With the pressure on, the United States showed why they’ve been the team to beat at this event.