Led by Tommy Paul and also featuring three rookies, the heavily-favored U.S. Davis Cup team completed a sweep of Uzbekistan in the qualifying round.

Powered by a deep roster (and escape rooms), the U.S. swept Italy 4-0 to win the inaugural United Cup title.

At what will likely be the strangest Championships in recent memory, fortune will favor the brave—particularly in the early rounds, where upset possibilities appear endless.

The Italian won, 3-6, 7-5 (5), 6-4, and will be one of just two seeded players in the quarterfinals.

Competing at the ATP 250 event in Houston, the American enjoyed some time out with Jack Sock, Denis Kudla and Mitchell Krueger.

The pair played a near-cinematic thriller on Oscar night as the resurgent Aussie edged into the fourth round at the Hard Rock Stadium.

The Spaniard is now 11-0 on the year, which is tied for the best unbeaten start to a season in his career.

Winner of 23 tour-level titles, the 44-year-old is making the transition from competing to coaching after playing for the final time at the Davis Cup Finals.

The Ukrainian began building his channel last spring during quarantine.

With a win on Wednesday, Kudla will have as many ATP wins on grass (26) as he does on hard courts.