Published 15:40 IST, January 9th 2020

Australia survive a scare but beat Great Britain 2-1, enters semifinals of ATP Cup

Australia survived a scare but prevailed over Great Britain 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the ATP Cup in Sydney, Australia on Thursday.

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Australia survived a scare but prevailed over Great Britain 2-1 to reach semifinals of ATP Cup in Sydney, Australia on Thursday. hosts took le as expected after Nick Kyrgios trounced Cameron rrie in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 - Aussie mixing some brilliant touch and power play against inexperienced Brit.

In second singles, Daniel Evans played out of his skin to beat in-form Alex de Minaur in three tough sets. Evans won 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-2 (2).

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In deciding doubles, suprise duo of Nicky Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur survived couple of matchpoints before beating Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury in a super-tie break after teams has split two sets. Kyrgios and de Minaur won 3-6, 6-3, 18-16. Australia vance to semifinals and will w take on winner of quarter final between Rafael Nal-led Spain and Belgium.

(Picture Credit: AP)

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15:40 IST, January 9th 2020