Lorenzo Musetti's withdrawal from his clash with Frances Tiafoe handed the United States a 2-0 lead over Italy in the final of the United Cup on Sunday after Jessica Pegula defeated Martina Trevisan 6-4 6-2 in the team event opener in Sydney.
An injury to his right shoulder forced the 20-year-old to concede to Tiafoe after his first serve of the second set. The Italian lost the opener 6-2.
Tiafoe's win, coupled with the victory for Pegula, means the Americans only need one victory in the evening session to clinch the inaugural United Cup title. Musetti, however, was struggling as the match wore on and, after attempting to play following treatment at the side of the court, he stepped over the net to concede.
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