United Cup

Belgium Sweeps Its Way Into United Cup Quarterfinals

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. […]

Once Again, Poland Places United Cup Hopes On Hurkacz And Swiatek

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 […]

A Winning Beginning For Team Canada At United Cup

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 […]

Zverev Ready To Start 2026 Fresh At The United Cup

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 3, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Looking back, Alexander Zverev didn’t have the kind of year in 2025 that he wanted to have. He had issues with his body and endured ankle and shoulder injuries that hampered his performance […]

This Week On The ATP Tour – CW01

STARNBERG, January 2, 2026 The 2026 ATP Tour season begins with three events: the United Cup, the Brisbane International presented by ANZ and the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. The United Cup is a mixed-teams event that features […]

Plenty of Star Power Ready To Start 2026 Season At United Cup

PERTH/WASHINGTON, January 1, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The fourth United Cup begins Friday in Perth and Saturday in Sydney – and there’s plenty of star power to be found in both Australian cities. The mixed-team event features 18 nations across […]

De Minaur Knows There’s No Substitution For Hard Work

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, December 31, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Alex de Minaur has returned home to Australia and is determined to make this summer count. The 26-year-old Sydney native would like nothing better than to improve upon his quarterfinal finish at the […]

Ruud Swaps Tennis Racquet For Surfboard Just For A Day

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, December 30, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Norway’s Casper Ruud experienced a mixture of highs and lows during the 2025 season. He won the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Open for his biggest title in May, but finished ranked outside of […]