Zizou Bergs, the Belgian tennis player, made history on Tuesday at the United Cup, securing a monumental victory that put Belgium ahead of Canada with a score of 1-0. The 26-year-old stunned the tennis world by defeating the highly-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime, a World No. 5 player, with a score of 6-4, 6-2 in Sydney. This triumph marks a significant achievement for Bergs, who had previously lost to Zhang Zhizhen of China earlier in the week.
Bergs' performance was a testament to his resilience and determination. He expressed his satisfaction with the win, highlighting the team's strength and ability to bounce back from setbacks. "I'm really happy with the performance," he said. "It shows our strength and ability to get back up and try to be better than the day before. This is what we do, and I'm grateful to have such a supportive team."
This victory was particularly special as it was Bergs' second Top-10 win, having previously defeated Andrey Rublev, then-World No. 9, in Miami. It was also the first time a Belgian man had ever won a match at the United Cup, making it a historic moment for Belgian tennis.
Despite Auger-Aliassime's impressive season in 2025, including reaching the US Open semi-finals and competing in the Nitto ATP Finals, he couldn't replicate his dominant performance against Bergs. Bergs showcased his skill by saving all five break points he faced, solidifying his victory. Canada now faces the challenge of winning one match to secure Group B, while Belgium, with a potential 3-0 win, could claim the group.
The match between Elise Mertens of Belgium and Victoria Mboko of Canada is set to determine the outcome of the tie, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the United Cup.
