Norrie levels for GB in United Cup tie against US

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Cameron NorrieCameron Norrie defeated world number nine Taylor Fritz

Cameron Norrie beat Taylor Fritz in three sets to bring Great Britain level at 1-1 in their United Cup play-off against the United States.

British number one Norrie won 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the Sydney City Final, after team-mate Katie Swan had earlier lost 2-6 6-3 6-4 to American Madison Keys.

Harriet Dart faces world number three Jessica Pegula in the next singles tie.

It is one of three City Finals taking place across Australia, which act as a play-off for the semi-finals.

The winners of the Sydney, Perth and Brisbane City Finals will progress, as will the runners-up with the best record.

GB - captained by Tim Henman - are the surprise package at the inaugural mixed team United Cup, having upset Australia and Rafael Nadal's Spain in the group stage.

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