PERTH, Australia(AP) Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia teamed for a 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday at the Hopman Cup.
After splitting the singles matches, Cibulkova and Hrbaty rallied to beat Casey Dellacqua and Lleyton Hewitt 6-7 (5), 6-3, 10-4 in the mixed doubles match.
It was the second upset in as many nights at the international mixed team tournament for the Slovaks, who beat the top-seeded United States 3-0 on Monday night.
Australia lost its opening match to Germany and cannot reach the final from Group A.
In Group B, Italy rallied for a 2-1 win over France. Simone Bolelli stopped No. 7 Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-3 and joined Flavia Pennetta for a 6-4, 7-6 (2) mixed doubles win to stay in contention in Group B.
Finally, I won against a top 10. First time,'' Bolelli said.I played very well, I served very good. I played aggressive.''
Russia, which opened with a 2-1 win over the Italians, plays Taiwan on Wednesday.
Hewitt defeated Hrbaty 7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 6-4 to set up the deciding mixed doubles match. Hewitt is returning from a five-month layoff because of a hip injury.