The Latest Breaking News from Paula Badosa

Daria Kasatkina will contest the Adelaide International 2 final after her semi-final opponent Paula Badosa withdrew from their clash citing a thigh injury.

Australia's United Cup hopes are ended without even playing a second tie, as Great Britain and the US progress through to the Sydney play-off round in the mixed-teams tournament.

Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.

Great Britain have ensured Australia won't compete in the next phase of the United Cup after beating Spain to top the three-nation group in Sydney.

Cameron Norrie came from behind to earn the biggest win of his career as he beat Rafael Nadal 3-6 6-3 6-4 at the United Cup in Sydney.

The British squad are closing in on a place in the quarter-finals

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls were narrowly beat by Storm Sanders and Sam Stosur in the final rubber.

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls were edged out 7-6 (1) 6-7 (5) (10-6) by Storm Sanders and Sam Stosur in the deciding rubber.

Dart won 7-6 (3) 6-2 in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final following defeat for Heather Watson against Storm Sanders.

Rafael Nadal and world No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek were among the top players who had their pre-Australian Open tournament destinations set when the draw was held for the new United Cup mixed teams event on Thursday, The Associated Press reported. Nadal, who will team with world No. 13 Paula Badosa…

Everything is against Tomljanovic yet nothing in sport is certain - but it will be the achievement of her life for the Aussie to prevail.