Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Gauff and Fritz lead USA in United Cup defence
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will lead the United States team in the United Cup, which starts on January 2nd, 2026, in Australia.
The tournament is a special event where countries have one male and one female tennis player competing together.
The United States won the last two editions in 2023 and 2025.
This year, 18 teams will play in six groups, with matches in Perth and Sydney.
The top teams will advance to the quarterfinals, and the finals will be held in Sydney on January 11th.
The tournament helps players get ready for the Australian Open, which starts on January 18th.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will lead the United States in defending their United Cup title.
The United Cup will be held in Perth and Sydney from January 2nd to 11th, 2026.
Eighteen teams will compete in six groups, with the top teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
The United States won the 2025 United Cup, defeating Poland in the final.
The tournament serves as preparation for the Australian Open, starting on January 18th in Melbourne.
- Who
- Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, and other top tennis players from 18 teams
- What
- United Cup, a combined ATP and WTA team tournament
- When
- 2nd January to 11th January 2026
- Where
- Perth and Sydney, Australia
- Why
- To defend the title and prepare for the Australian Open
- Tournament
- United Cup
- Dates
- 2nd January to 11th January 2026
- Locations
- Perth and Sydney, Australia
- Teams
- 18
- Format
- Round-robin with quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals
- Court Type
- Hard courts
- Matches per Tie
- ATP, WTA, and mixed-doubles
- Defending Champions
- United States
