Thank you all.
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!
Australia, second semifinalist
The home team will face the winner of Greece vs. Germany in the semifinals.
Ajla Tomljanovic's point to send Serbia into the semifinals
Ruthless 😤@Ajlatom defeats Stevanovic 6-1 6-1 to send Australia to the Semi-Finals! 🇦🇺#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/Hs4FFRigWE — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 3, 2024
2º Set Stevanovic (1-6 1-6) Tomljanovic
GAME, SET AND MATCH! The Australian closes the match and puts Australia in the semifinals of the United Cup.
Ajla Tomljanovic swept the match yielding only two sets. The Australian took the exchanges of blows, against the Serbian debutant Stevanovic in the United Cup. Role for the Serbian tennis player and more after the defeat of Novak Djokovic.
1º Set Stevanovic (1-6 1-5) Tomljanovic
BREAKS THE SERVICE! Good lob to the line of the Australian tennis player, while Stevanovic sends it out. Just one game away from taking the victory
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1º Set Stevanovic (1-6 1-3) Tomljanovic
For the first time Natalija Stevanovicz wins on serve, but still one break behind
1º Set Stevanovic (1-6 0-2) Tomljanovic
BREAKS THE SERVICE!!! The Australian controls from the bottom the blows, while the Serbian suffers.
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1º Set Stevanovic (1-6 0-1) Tomljanovic
It does not seem that the Australian is going to relax. Great start of the second set winning without problems with the service in favor.
Some of Tomljanovic's points in this first set.
Threading the needle 🪡@Ajlatom | #UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/SLDwEuQjbj — United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2024
1º Set Stevanovic (1-6) Tomljanovic
SET¡¡ A single color in this first set, which lasted 35 minutes.
The Australian tennis player has swept and only conceded his first game with the service, the rest all for Ajla Tomljanovic, who has not allowed the Serbian tennis player to win a single game with the service.
1º Set Stevanovic (1-5) Tomljanovic
Blank game of the Australian tennis player to confirm the advantage. Just one game to close the first set.
1º Set Stevanovic (1-4) Tomljanovic
Ajla Tomljanovic breaks again. For now she has won all the games to the rest, while the Serbian still does not know what it is to win with the service.
1º Set Stevanovic (1-3) Tomljanovic
First clear advantage for the Australian tennis player. She broke her serve again and this time she was able to confirm the advantage. Wonderful exchanges of blows we are seeing.
1º Set Stevanovic (1-1) Tomljanovic
BREAKS THE SERVICE. Now is the Serbian tennis player who takes the game to the rest. Nobody wins with the service.
1º Set Stevanovic (0-1) Tomljanovic
BREAKS THE SERVICE. The Serbian tennis player was not able to close the first set and Ajla Tomljanovic did it to take the lead.
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Already warming up
It has been decided in the draw that the Serbian tennis player, who makes her debut in the United Cup, will start serving.
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CONTINUED BELOW
The second match will be between the Australian Ajla Tomljanonic and the Serbian Natalija Stevanovic. If the Australian player wins, they will qualify for the semifinals.
Alex de Miñaur's winning point against Novak Djokovic
First win over a World No. 1 🙌@alexdeminaur LOVES playing in Australia!#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/oijuLbpJxI — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 3, 2024
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-6) Miñaur
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Novak's ball went long and Miñaur closes a match.
Complete match of the Australian tennis player to take the victory. Very solid with his serve all the match. He took advantage of Novak's mistakes to squeeze the rest until he could break. The world number 1 did not have a single break point, leaving his country on the ropes. Miñaur's first victory against Novak with a crowd, which was in favor of the home player.
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2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-5) Miñaur
A-40. Another match ball for Miñaur, the fourth.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-5) Miñaur
40-40. Novak saves all three. The number 1 does not give up
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-5) Miñaur
40-0. Three match balls.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-5) Miñaur
30-0. Novak's ball goes to the net. Two points Miñaur
Globito to lift the fans
Ohhhhhhh...
STOP THAT, @alexdeminaur!!! 💫#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/pPGbax31vB — United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2024
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 4-5) Miñaur
Djokovic serves and serves out the game. Rest and turn now for Miñaur who will try to close the match with his serve.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 3-5) Miñaur
Blank game from the Australian to confirm the advantage. Miñaur, who is just one game away from beating Novak for the first time, is close to victory.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 3-4) Miñaur
NOVAK DOUBLE FAULT AND MIÑAUR BREAKS SERVE!!!!.
Novak misses at the worst moment with his first double fault. Miñaur is close to the match.
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2º Set Djokovic (4-6 3-3) Miñaur
40-A. Novak Djokovic's ball goes to the net and Miñaur gets a break point.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 3-3) Miñaur
And another blank game for de Miñaur. Two games in a row in which Novak is not able to score points with the rest.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 3-2) Miñaur
Good serve by Djokovic, who can not return Miñaur. The player from Belgrade takes the fifth game of this second set.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 2-2) Miñaur
30-30. What a miss from Novak at the net. Again squeezing Miñaur with the rest.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 2-2) Miñaur
Blank game by Alex de Miñaur. The third of this match.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 2-1) Miñaur
Miñaur's shot stayed in the net and adds the second game Novak. With a 15-30 the world number 1 did not get nervous.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 1-1) Miñaur
Miñaur solves the first game with the service of this second set. Although you can already see the intentions of the Serb, tighten with the rest.
2º Set Djokovic (4-6 1-0) Miñaur
Novak Djokovic serves straight to close out the first game of the second set. Fourth of the match for the Belgrade-born tennis player.
Here is one of the great points of this first set by the Australian tennis player.
Big time tennis from the Demon 💥@alexdeminaur is bringing it to the World No. 1!#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/kyUT4H1Qwr — United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2024
1º Set Djokovic (4-6) Miñaur
SET¡¡¡. Alex de Miñaur closes the first set, after the world number 1 could not return the ball.
Solid the Australian, who has overcome Novak, who has suffered in this first set. He was able to save two break balls in the seventh game, but could not two games later. Against the ropes Djokovic, but will he be able to come back?
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1º Set Djokovic (4-5) Miñaur
30-0. The Australian tennis player was two points away from closing the first set.
1º Set Djokovic (4-5) Miñaur
BREAK OF SERVE! Novak was able to save the first break ball. Not the second, where he made a good serve, but sent the ball long. The Australian player will serve to close the first set of the match.
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1º Set Djokovic (4-4) Miñaur
0-40. Three break balls for Alex de Miñaur.
1º Set Djokovic (4-4) Miñaur
0-30. Novak Djokovic's game in danger.
1º Set Djokovic (4-4) Miñaur
Novak's return goes into the net. Blank game for Miñaur, who looks more energetic than the Serb right now.
Last minute change
Serbia announces that Olga Danilovic will not play in the women's match. She will be replaced by Nina Stevanovic.
Serbia Team nomination change in Perth.
— United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2024
Nina Stevanovic (SRB) will replace Olga Danilovic in this evening's women's singles match against Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS)
1º Set Djokovic (4-3) Miñaur
The world number 1 emerged victorious from his first problems. Two break balls, which he took to win the seventh game.
1º Set Djokovic (3-3) Miñaur
40-40. Novak saves it.
1º Set Djokovic (3-3) Miñaur
40-A. First break point of the match and it's for Alex de Miñaur. The Serb had a 40-15.
1º Set Djokovic (3-3) Miñaur
Backhand volley from the Australian, which the Serbian sends it long. The Australians celebrate in the stands.
1º Set Djokovic (3-2) Miñaur
Novak complicated the game placing the 30-30. However, after a point at the net and after a good unstoppable forehand closes the fifth game.
1º Set Djokovic (2-2) Miñaur
The Australian closes the game with two points with his second serve. In both failed Novak, who was not able to send the ball inside the net.
1º Set Djokovic (2-1) Miñaur
The first points came to the rest and Novak suffers, but manages to take the game.
1º Set Djokovic (1-1) Miñaur
No points at the rest for the moment. 8 points and all on serve. Blank game also for Alex de Miñaur.
1º Set Djokovic (1-0) Miñaur
Novak Djokovic starts commanding from the first second. Clearing doubts of his wrist. Game in white and takes the first game to the pocket.
Novak starts serving
Alex de Miñaur will start by subtracting. This starts in less than 5 minutes
Second duel between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Miñaur
They already met at the Australian Open in 2023 in the round of 16 where the Serbian tennis player won in three sets. Will he get his revenge on the Australian?
🇦🇺😈 @alexdeminaur vs. @DjokerNole 🃏🇷🇸
— United Cup (@UnitedCupTennis) January 3, 2024
Australia take on Serbia in a mouthwatering last eight clash at the RAC Arena in Perth!#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/YiWTn5ib2n
Already on the track
The members of the national teams are already at the RAC Arena. Both national anthems will be played before the match starts.
How Novak Djokovic prepares
The Serbian tennis player will start the day's play against Alex de Miñaur.
Vibing, styling and profiling! 😎
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 3, 2024
Let's get it, @DjokerNole 🕺😆#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/BWJGs1RbyV
Poland, first semifinalist
The Polish national team will be in the semifinals of the United Cup for the second consecutive year after a 3-0 victory in China. They will face the winner of the tie between France and Norway.
WE RETURN
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Watch out for this player from Australia
Alex de Miñaur is the great hope of the Australian team. The world number 11 lost in his first match against Norrie, but made up for it with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz. Now he has a great chance to start the year by beating the world No. 1.
Watch out for this player from Serbia
Novak Djokovic has started the year as world No. 1 and will be looking to keep it. The Belgrade-born tennis player has won his three matches at the United Cup, two singles and one doubles. He was absent from the doubles against the Czech Republic due to some discomfort in his right hand.
News - Australia
After missing out in the last edition of the playoffs with one win and one loss. In this one they started with a 2-1 loss against Great Britain, but thanks to a 2-1 win against the United States they have qualified as top of group C with only one win.
News - Serbia
They closed 2023 by reaching the Davis Cup semifinal, where they failed to beat Italy. In their first participation in the United Cup they won their two group stage matches against China and the Czech Republic. Both victories came in the doubles duel. They have finished the group stage as leaders of group E.
Background
This is the first time that these two players will meet in the United Cup. They already faced each other in the Hopman Cup in 2013 and 2011, in both duels the victory went to the Serbian side.
The Stadium
The match will be played at the RAC Arena, located in Perth. It was inaugurated in November 2012 and has a capacity for 15,500 spectators.
Preview of the match
Serbia and Australia will meet this Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in the quarterfinals of the United Cup.
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