Gao, Zhang inspire China to opening win at United Cup

SYDNEY, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Gao Xinyu came back from one set down and Zhang Zhizhen was almost flawless as China started the mixed team United Cup with a 3-0 victory over Brazil in Perth on Friday.

China had a 2-0 lead ahead of the mixed doubles after Gao and Zhang prevailed in contrasting singles matches at RAC Arena.

Fifth-seeded China's chances of a deep run in the tournament appeared to take a major h