On Thursday, the French national team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 United Cup after a thrilling victory over Norway. The match in the mixed category was decisive, which was won by Caroline Garcia / Edouard Roger-Vasselin at the expense of the pair of Ulrikke Eikeri / Kasper Ruud.

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France – Poland in the first semi-final of the United Cup 2024

The first point of France was brought by Caroline Garcia (20 WTA): 6-2, 6-7(6), 7-6(5) with Malen Helgo (544 WTA).

Kasper Ruud (World No. 11) recovered to draw 6-1, 6-4 against Adrian Mannarino (23 ATP).

Finally, the decisive point for France was brought by the combination of Caroline Garcia / Edouard Roger-Vasselin: 7-5, 6-4 with Ulrikke Eikeri / Kasper Ruud.

The result of the mixed match between France and Norway

In the semifinals, France will play against Poland, which includes, in particular, Iga Sviatek and Hubert Gurkach.

Another team that qualified for the penultimate act is Australia. For a place in the grand final, the Australians will have to compete with the winner of the quarter between Greece and Germany (to be played on January 5).

What you need to know about the United Cup

• The United Cup, which replaced the former Hopman Cup, featured 18 nations divided into six groups, with matches held in Perth and Sydney.

• The best placed teams from the six groups and the two best second-placed teams advanced to the quarter-finals (January 3-5, 2024).

• The semi-finals will be held on January 6, and the grand final will be held on January 7 in Sydney. The total prize fund of the competition is 10 million US dollars.

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