Updated On: 07 January, 2024 10:06 AM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondent
De Minaur forced the late-night deciding mixed doubles when he rallied past two-time ATP Finals champion Zverev of Germany 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 40 minutes

Germany`s Alexander Zverev (C, top) and Laura Siegemund (2L, bottom) celebrate with teammates after winning the the mixed-doubles match against Australia`s Matthew Ebden and Storm Hunter at the United Cup tennis event on Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Pic/AFP
Alexander Zverev lost his singles match to Alex de Minaur of Australia on Saturday but returned to Ken Rosewall Arena later in the night to lead Germany to the United Cup final.
Zverev and Laura Siegemund defeated Matthew Ebden and Storm Hunter 7-6(2), 6-7(2), 15-13 in a match that ended at 2:15 a.m. to clinch their country`s 2-1 win over Australia. Germany will face Poland, led by Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz, on Sunday evening for the United Cup trophy.