Taylor Fritz is set to face Hubert Hurkacz in an exciting semifinal showdown as Team USA takes on Team Poland in the upcoming 2026 United Cup, scheduled for January 10. This match is a rematch of last year’s final, where the American team emerged victorious.
Fritz concluded the 2025 season with an impressive 53-23 record and secured two ATP 250 titles. In contrast, Hurkacz endured a challenging year marked by injuries, achieving 15 wins out of 26 matches. As they head into this crucial match, Fritz holds a slight edge in their head-to-head encounters, leading 4-2 against Hurkacz, who managed to clinch a victory in their last meeting at the ATP 250 Geneva Open.
In the current tournament, Fritz faced mixed results, claiming a win against Spain’s Jaume Munar but succumbing to Argentina’s Sebastian Baez and Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Conversely, Hurkacz demonstrated resilience by defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev and the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor, while narrowly losing to Australia’s Alex de Minaur.
Despite Fritz’s favorable record in previous United Cup encounters, Hurkacz appears to be in better form, particularly with his performance against de Minaur, where he delivered 19 aces and won a remarkable 75% of his first-serve points. After missing half of the previous season, Hurkacz is showing signs of a comeback and might be poised for a successful match against Fritz.
The match will take place at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia, on a hard surface, with a substantial prize pool of over $11.8 million. With both players having strong serving abilities, fans can expect a captivating match that may include at least one tie-break.
Live coverage of the match will be available on various channels, including Tennis Channel in the USA, Sky Sports in the UK, and TSN in Canada. All eyes will be on this clash, as both players vie for a spot in the next round of this prestigious mixed-team event.