Sydney, Jan. 8 -- : Taylor Fritz claimed the United Cup title for the US on Sunday after he overpowered Matteo Berrettini in a nail-biting clash between two of the biggest hitters on the ATP Tour.

Fritz produced a stunning performance to defeat Berrettini 7-6(4), 7-6 (6), in a nail-biting clash.

Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe had earned a point each for the Americans earlier in the day, giving their country an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Italy.

"It's great. It's amazing for the team to win this event. We came in with really high hopes, or at least I did, for the event. I was really happy to be in that position to clinch the match," Atptour.com quoted Fritz as saying.

Throughout the United Cup, the United States team produced a dom...