On Friday, Germany advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 United Cup after beating Greece 2-1. The decisive point was brought by the mixed team consisting of Oleksandr Zverev and Laura Siegemund.

Oleksandr ZverevPhoto: Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

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Germany v Australia and France v Poland in the United Cup 2024 semi-finals

Greece started the match better in the quarters, and Maria Sakkari (8 WTA) brought her team the first point: 6-0, 6-3 with Angelique Kerber.

Oleksandr Zverev (No. 7) restored parity and kept Germany in contention (defeat would mean elimination) after success with Stefanos Tsitsipas (6 ATP), 6-4, 6-4.

Finally, the decisive point was brought by the mixed doubles of Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund: 6-3, 6-3 with the pair of Maria Sakkari / Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The result of the mixed match between Germany and Greece

United Cup 2024, semi-finals

The United Cup 2024 semi-finals will be played live on Digisport channels on Saturday.

Germany vs Australia

France against Poland

*Both duels will take place in Sydney.

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 first-placed teams from six groups and the two best second-placed teams advanced to the quarterfinals.
  • 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.