Tennis Tennis / Hopman Cup mixed: South Africa defeated by the U.S.A

South Africa fell during the second day of the Hopman Cup mixed held in Perth, Australia. South Africans have been dominated by the United States (2 -1).

In singles, Venus Williams beat Chanelle Scheepers (4-6, 6-2, 6-3). The two formed-Venus Williams John Isner won ahead the South Africans (6-3-62). The  South African point was obtained by Kevin Anderson to John Isner (7-6, 7-6).

During the first day, South Africa had lost to Spain (1-2). Kevin Anderson had the best ahead of Spaniard Fernando Verdasco (7-5,6-4) while her compatriot Chanelle Scheepers had been severely beaten by Anabel Medina Garrigues (2-6, 4-6). Spain won the mixed doubles (6-4, 6-7, 10-8).

The third day is scheduled for January 4. The representative of  Africa face France. Kevin Anderson will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Charnelle Scheepers in Mathilde Johannsson.

Read also:

http://en.africatopsports.com/2012/12/30/tennis-venus-williams-helps-usa-down-south-africa/


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