Tennis titans encounter mixed fortunes on United Cup's opening day
Britain's Cameron Norrie hits a return against Australia's Alex De Minaur during their men's singles match at the United Cup in Perth, Australia, December 29, 2023. /CFP
The deepest apprehension for tournament hosts is often the dreaded scenario of the home team experiencing an opening flop, which can dampen the spirits of the home supporters and significantly diminish their willingness to attend fu