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Zverev Dominates at United Cup: How Germany Secured a Clean Sweep

Alexander Zverev got Germany off to a winning start at the United Cup with a commanding victory. He defeated Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets to clinch the tie. Earlier, teammate Eva Lys had set the tone with a dominant win of her own. Germany then completed a perfect day with a win in the mixed-doubles rubber.

Key Points: Alexander Zverev Clinches Germany's United Cup Win vs Netherlands

  • Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-0 to secure the team victory
  • Eva Lys opened with a strong 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens
  • Zverev now leads his ATP Head-to-Head series against Griekspoor 9-2
  • Germany completed a clean sweep with a mixed-doubles win by Zverev and Siegemund
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United Cup: Zverev clinches Germany's win against Netherlands

Alexander Zverev defeats Tallon Griekspoor to seal Germany's 3-0 victory over the Netherlands at the United Cup, with Eva Lys also winning her singles match.

United Cup: Zverev clinches Germany's win against Netherlands
"Zverev played at a high level and rarely looked back, having dropped just seven points in the second set. - United Cup reports"

Sydney, Jan 4

Alexander Zverev clinched Germany's victory over the Netherlands on Sunday at the United Cup, where the world No. 3 defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-5 6-0.

Zverev's win came after Germany's Eva Lys downed Suzan Lamens 6-2, 6-2 earlier in Group F action.

The server held the advantage for the early stages of Zverev and Griekspoor's clash until the German seized a crucial opportunity, breaking to love at 6-5 to take the opening set.

In his first match of 2026, Zverev played at a high level and rarely looked back, having dropped just seven points in the second set, United Cup reports.

Zverev leads Griekspoor 9-2 in their ATP Head-to-Head series, marking the second time he has recorded nine tour-level wins against a single opponent (Zverev leads Adrian Mannarino 9-0).

Earlier, Lys launched the 2024 United Cup champions with a strong start by defeating Lamens 6-2, 6-2.

After trading breaks twice in the first five games, Lys won a pair of crucial games to establish a 5-2 lead and hardly looked back. She denied Lamens a game point to level at 3-3, then broke on her third break point in the sixth game and secured a follow-up hold despite trailing 15/40.

Nine of the match's 14 games went to deuce, and Lys won seven of them. Perhaps the most important game was a 1-1 hold from the German in the second set, during which she shook off an injury scare. After taking a medical timeout for blisters while leading 5-2 in the opener, Lys pushed through another tumble that left her shaking out her knee.

Zverev and Laura Siegemund closed the tie with a 6-3, 6-2 mixed-doubles victory over Griekspoor and Demi Schuurs, securing a clean sweep for Germany.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see Eva Lys fighting through that injury scare. That shows real grit. Wishing her a speedy recovery. The mixed doubles was the perfect finish for Germany!
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Aman W
While Zverev's win was dominant, the article focuses a lot on stats. Would have liked more on the Dutch players' perspective or the atmosphere in Sydney. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
A clean sweep! Impressive start for the defending champions. The United Cup is such a fun team format. Hope it inspires more kids in India to pick up a racket. 🎾
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Karthik V
Zverev leads Griekspoor 9-2? That's a one-sided rivalry for sure. Germany's tennis depth is amazing. We need to develop that kind of system in India, beyond just a few stars.

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