Winners are grinners ... Daria Gavrilova (L) and Nick Kyrgios pose with the Hopman Cup Getty Images: Paul Kane Source: www.abc.net.au
Greek-Australian Nick Kyrgios and Daria Gavrilova have given Australia its first Hopman Cup in 17 years after defeating Ukraine in Saturday night's final at Perth Arena. Kyrgios maintained his unbeaten run in singles play to seal the victory for Australia Green by defeating Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-4. Earlier, Daria Gavrilova had handed Australia Green a 1-0 lead a straight sets victory in the women's singles rubber. Gavrilova, number 36 in the world, defeated the 19th-ranked Elina Svitolina 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) after saving set points in the second-set tie-breaker. More in todays sports news with Themi Kallos.
Greek-Australian Nick Kyrgios and Daria Gavrilova have given Australia its first Hopman Cup in 17 years after defeating Ukraine in Saturday night's final at Perth Arena. Kyrgios maintained his unbeaten run in singles play to seal the victory for Australia Green by defeating Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-4. Earlier, Daria Gavrilova had handed Australia Green a 1-0 lead a straight sets victory in the women's singles rubber. Gavrilova, number 36 in the world, defeated the 19th-ranked Elina Svitolina 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) after saving set points in the second-set tie-breaker. More in todays sports news with Themi Kallos.
