
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz have emerged as Australian Open title threats after piloting the United States to United Cup glory in Sydney.
Fritz once again served as Team USA's ice-cool go-to man in sealing Sunday's final over Italy with a steely 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (10-8) victory over resurgent 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini.