Tennis

United Cup: Tsitsipas, Sakkari Deliver As Greece Complete Comeback To Beat Spain

Stefanos Tsitsipas inspired Greece to a comeback victory at the United Cup winning his singles as well as doubles to earn a 2-1 win over Spain on Saturday. The 26-year-old, along with doubles partner Maria Sakkari, came from a set down to overcome Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers and Sergio Martos Gornes 4-6, 6-3, 8-6 in the Group C clash. Tsitsipas also beat Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, recovering from a break down to keep the match alive.

Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos:  Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece during their United Cup tennis mixed doubles match against Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain, in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain: Sergio Martos Gornes & Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers
United Cup 2024-25: Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain during their United Cup tennis mixed doubles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece, in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece during their United Cup tennis mixed doubles match against Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain, in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain: Sergio Martos Gornes & Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers
United Cup 2024-25: Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain during their United Cup tennis mixed doubles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece, in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain: Sergio Martos Gornes & Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers
United Cup 2024-25: Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Sergio Martos Gornes and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers of Spain talk between points during their United Cup tennis mixed doubles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari of Greece, in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Tsitsipas vs Pablo Carreno Busta
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas shakes hands after defeating Pablo Carreno Busta | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, right, shakes hands at the net after defeating Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in their United Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Tsitsipas of Greece
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts after winning a crucial point over Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during their United Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Pablo Carreno Busta
United Cup 2024-25: Pablo Carreno Busta | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain hits a return shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their United Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Tsitsipas of Greece
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece hits a return shot to Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during their United Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup 2024-25 Greece vs Spain photos: Tsitsipas of Greece
United Cup 2024-25: Stefanos Tsitsipas serves to Pablo Carreno Busta | Photo: AP/Trevor Collens

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece serves to Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during their United Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia.

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