USA beats Czech Republic in semi-final, Taylor Fritz vs. Tomas Machac retires

Team USA have advanced to the United Cup final after beating the Czech Republic 3-0 in dramatic scenes on Saturday evening.

The result was sealed after Tomas Machac suddenly withdrew from the men's singles, handing Taylor Fritz the victory.

Despite having the advantage, Machac became increasingly upset with each change of ends before abandoning the match in the 12th game of the second set, with Fritz declared the winner 6(4)-7, 6-5.

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“No one saw this coming,” Todd Woodbridge said in commentary for Nine.

“Ten minutes ago he was on the brink of a historic victory.”

Machac made a stunning comeback from 3-0 down in the opening set after wrestling the match back on serve.

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The 24-year-old then starved a set point to level the set at 5-5.

Forcing a seven-point tiebreak, a double fault from Fritz Machac set up the mini-break before he consolidated his serve and then served out the first set 7-6(4) with an ace.

Fritz continued to look a little shaky in the second set as he denied Machac several break points.

At the change of ends, Machac sought treatment from his team captain, apparently battling fatigue in his legs.

But the world number 25 put his frustrations aside as he sprinted to the net and returned a drop shot to break Fritz again and go 4-2 up.

“This is a revelation by some margin on the men's side of this tournament,” American tennis legend Jim Courier said in commentary for Nine about a possible victory.

“It looks like the rankings are being reversed here.”

Surviving two match points in the eighth game before Machac had a chance to serve out, the momentum of the match quickly changed as Fritz broke back and held his serve.

After sending a backhand wide in the 12th game, Machac pulled the pin and walked off the court.

Afterwards, Fritz revealed what Machac had told him on the net.

“[Machac] said he had been cramping for a few games,” he said.

Fritz continued: “I didn't notice it, but yes.

“He was moving pretty well, but I think he played through it.”

Earlier in the opening match, Coco Gauff recorded a comprehensive 6-1, 6-4 victory over Karolna Muchova.

The world number 3 dominated from start to finish.

The match was over in one hour and 26 minutes as Team USA took a 1-0 lead in the tie and put one foot in the final.

Team USA later won the mixed doubles leg in straight sets to complete a clean sweep.

Team USA will meet defending champion Poland in the final on Sunday. The match starts from 5:30pm AEDT.

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