Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Argentina upsetting hosts Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.

Australia only have to point to recent history to know not to be disheartened by their opening night 2-1 loss to Argentina in the United Cup. Alex de Minaur notched the only victory against Argentina,

Elena Rybakina marks her United Cup debut by helping Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the season-opening tournament in Australia.

World number six Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to a 2-1 defeat of Spain on Friday, as the former Wimbledon champion made a winning start to the season at the United Cup mixed-team event. Rybakina, who won three titles in her first eight tournaments last season before being sidelined by injuries and illness,

Spain and Kazakhstan are locked at 1-1 in their United Cup tie after former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina's 6-2 6-3 win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.