• Australia defeated 2-1 despite de Minaur’s emphatic 6-1, 6-4 victory
• Australia next United Cup tie is against Great Britain on Tuesday

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, the world No 9 putting on a devastating display to beat Tomas Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4 at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena in 75 minutes.