SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 14, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Belinda Bencic could not have imagined a better start to her 2026 season unless Switzerland had won the United Cup trophy instead of Poland. It almost happened. Still, what a confidence booster it […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 12, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) A sense of pressure that permeated throughout Poland’s run to this year’s United Cup title turned to euphoria following their 2-1 victory over Switzerland inside Ken Rosewall Arena Sunday evening. It was a […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 11, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) It seemed only fitting that this year’s United Cup final would be decided by the mixed doubles rubber, a battle between two unbeaten duos representing surprising finalist Switzerland and Poland, which had finished […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 10, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Both Switzerland and Poland took care of their respective United Cup semifinal opponents – upstart Belgium for Switzerland and defending champion United States for Poland – in similar fashion at Ken Rosewall Arena […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 9, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) With Poland and Australia deadlocked at 1-all, Friday evening’s United Cup quarterfinal tie in the mixed-team event came down to a mixed doubles rubber decider at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney – and […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 8, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) There was great joy on the faces of Team Belgium. The Western Europe nation known for its medieval towns and Renaissance architecture suddenly has become a tennis powerhouse to be reckoned with at […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 8, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Anytime an Australian tennis player gets the opportunity to wear the green and gold team colors and play in front of a big crowd at home is always special. Just ask Storm Hunter […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 6, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Canada arrived for its second United Cup tie in Sydney Tuesday afternoon needing to win just one rubber out of three in order to win its group and advance to the quarterfinal stage. […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The last time that Poland faced Germany in the United Cup two years ago, the Germans pulled out a dramatic 2-1 victory in the finals at Sydney, with Alexander Zverev saving two championship […]
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 4, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Team Canada swept its way to an impressive 3-0 triumph over China at the United Cup in Sydney Sunday evening. It was a confidence builder for both World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime and […]
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