Australia has suffered an opening-night 2-1 loss at the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur notching the team’s only victory against Argentina. World No.9 de Minaur put on a devastating display in his first hit-out of the season at Ken Rosewall Arena, posting a 6-1 6-4 result over Tomas Etcheverry in 75 minutes.

Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Argentina upsetting hosts Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.

Australia’s Olivia Gadecki goes up against Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska, before Alex de Minaur takes on Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Follow all the action:

Nadia Podoroska's veteran mettle gave Argentina the early lead over Australia at the United Cup in Sydney and Maria Lourdes Carle joined forces with Tomas Martin Etcheverry to seal the win in mixed doubles.

Elena Rybakina marks her United Cup debut by helping Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the season-opening tournament in Australia.

Eight teams take the court on Day 2 of the United Cup, with Australia headlining the action in Sydney, while Greece and Spain prepare for a showdown in Perth.

Australia only have to point to recent history to know not to be disheartened by their opening night 2-1 loss to Argentina in the United Cup. Alex de Minaur notched the only victory against Argentina,