The United States is the rightful owner of the first United Cup trophy. In a gripping match between two of the top players on the ATP Tour, Taylor Fritz prevailed over Matteo Berrettini 7-6(4), 7-6(6) to win the championship for his nation on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day, Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe each scored for the Americans, giving them a commanding 3-0 lead over Italy.
With just two losses overall during the United Cup, the United States put on a commanding performance. Nothing they played was closer than 4-1. With a cool-headed performance against Berrettini, who had earlier in the competition defeated Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz to place in the Top 10, Fritz brought the team's run to a successful conclusion.
The American conceded all nine of the break points he had gained, but he did not allow it to affect how he performed in the crucial tiebreaks. In those vital moments, the defending BNP Paribas Open champion maintained more composure, winning in two hours and sixteen minutes.