United Cup: US beat Britain

Frances Tiafoe of the US hits a return against Britain`s Daniel Evans during their men’s singles match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney. Pic/AFP

Frances Tiafoe beat Britain's Daniel Evans 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday to move the United States into the United Cup mixed teams tournament semis.

Tiafoe's victory gave the Americans a 3-1 winning lead in the best-of-five Sydney City Final. The teams were scheduled to play a later mixed doubles match. It means the US will be among four teams in the semi-final portion of the tournament.

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Earlier, World No.3 Jessica Pegula gave the United States a 2-1 lead by beating Britain's Harriet Dart 6-2 6-0 in 57 minutes.

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