Pegula Fires United States Back In Front

World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 11 Madison Keys gave the United States a 2-1 lead over Great Britain in the Sydney City Final at the United Cup.

Keys gave Team USA an early 1-0 lead after rallying from a set down to defeat No. 145 Katie Swan 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. No. 14 Norrie had the perfect response, putting Team GB on the board with a clutch 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over No. 9 Taylor Fritz.

But a comprehensive masterclass from Pegula, winning 6-2, 6-0 over Harriet Dart in 57 minutes, edged the Americans ahead.

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"I think Madi really set the tone with her match," Pegula said. "I think I did everything really well today. I could feel it. Some days you come out firing and you feel really good. I was honestly trying to settle myself down because I was seeing the ball really well today."

The tie continues with the final singles match, as Frances Tiafoe faces Daniel Evans. If the teams are locked at 2-2 after singles, the match will come down to mixed doubles, which is scheduled to showcase Pegula and Tiafoe against Dart and Evans.