- Nadal wants format change after 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 defeat to De Minaur
- 22-time Slam winner says dead ties mean ‘playing for nothing’
Rafael Nadal has called for an overhaul of the nascent United Cup competition as his Spanish side prepare for the second day of a dead tie against Australia.
The new teams’ tournament debuted in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane this season but has proven to be more miss than hit with player withdrawals, a convoluted schedule, and ties that count for nothing.
