Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to a 2-1 defeat of Spain on Friday, as the former Wimbledon champion made a winning start to the season at the United Cup mixed-team event

(Reuters) -Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on Friday, and Gao Xinyu stunned Beatriz Haddad Maia in China's victory over Brazil.

The United Cup 2025, a prestigious nation-based tennis competition, will kick off on December 27. This year's tournament will see four of the top six players from the WTA Tour, including world No. 2 Iga Swiatek,

Elena Rybakina kicked off her United Cup debut in some style after winning two matches and leading Kazakhstan to a comeback win in their opening match against Spain. In the opening match of the first day of the season, Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta annihilated Alexander Shevchenko 6-2 6-1.

Elena Rybakina marks her United Cup debut by helping Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the season-opening tournament in Australia.

World number six Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to a 2-1 defeat of Spain on Friday, as the former Wimbledon champion made a winning start to the season at the United Cup mixed-team event. Rybakina, who won three titles in her first eight tournaments last season before being sidelined by injuries and illness,