The 24-time major champion posted a 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-1 victory on Tuesday in Perth.

The ATP world No. 1 won his season debut in singles, then joined forces with his teammate to clinch a decisive mixed doubles clash over China.

Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz will lead the defending champion U.S. squad.

Potapova and Danilovic opened up about their lives as part of athlete power couples with partners Alexander Shevchenko and Jan Oblak, respectively.

When she wasn’t catching up on NBA highlights featuring Serbia’s latest sporting idols, the 22-year-old compiled a nine-match winning streak that puts her in position to earn her best ranking in five years.

A year before the Canadian stunned Serena Williams on Arthur Ashe Stadium, she endured a heartbreaking loss on the outer courts before main draw action had even begun.

The young Serb finished runner-up in singles but went one better in doubles with Kristina Mladenovic, while Blumberg partnered fellow American Steve Johnson to end the grass swing on top.

The 20-year-old trains at the Novak Tennis Centre in Serbia, and reignited her early promise with a second Grand Slam main draw this season.

Not that this excitable 20-year-old needs additional motivation, but with a world No. 1 cheering her on, there’s even more for her to play for.