The upcoming 2026 United Cup promises an exciting lineup of talent as mixed teams from various countries compete in this prestigious event. Scheduled to take place from January 2 to 11 in both Perth and Sydney, the tournament will feature a diverse roster of players representing their nations in a series of matches.
In Perth, Group A consists of the United States, led by Captain Michael Russell. The American team features standout players Taylor Fritz, Mackenzie McDonald, Christian Harrison, Coco Gauff, Varvara Lepchenko, and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. They will face Spain, captained by Miguel Sanchez with players Jaume Munar, Carlos Taberner, Inigo Cervantes, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Andrea Lazaro Garcia, and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers. Additionally, Argentina, under the leadership of Sebastian Gutierrez, will bring competitive spirit with players like Sebastian Baez, Marco Trungelliti, and Maria Lourdes Carle.
Group C will include Italy, captained by Stefano Cobolli, featuring players like Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini, and they will compete against France, led by Lucas Pouille, with its squad including Arthur Rinderknech and Leolia Jeanjean. Switzerland, under Captain Stan Wawrinka, rounds out the group with talents such as Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul.
In Group E, Great Britain’s team, captained by Tim Henman, includes notable players like Emma Raducanu and Olivia Nicholls, while Greece’s team, led by Petros Tsitsipas, boasts the skills of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari. Japan, guided by Go Soeda, adds to the competitive field with players such as Naomi Osaka and Yasutaka Uchiyama.
Moving to Sydney, Group B features a strong Canadian team led by Felix Auger-Aliassime, boasting young talents like Victoria Mboko and Kayla Cross, while Belgium, under Coach Christopher Heyman, showcases players such as Elise Mertens. Meanwhile, China brings a promising lineup with Zhang Zhizhen and Zhu Lin to the competition.
Group D sees Australia under the guidance of Lleyton Hewitt, with players like Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint, facing off against Czechia, captained by Jiri Novak, which includes notable talents such as Barbora Krejcikova. Norway, under Christian Ruud, rounds out this group with players Casper Ruud and Ulrikke Eikeri.
This rich tapestry of talent from across the globe promises to deliver thrilling matchups as nations vie for glory on the court, making the 2026 United Cup a highly anticipated event in the tennis calendar. The exciting fusion of national pride and emerging talent creates a festival of sportsmanship and competition, offering fans an unforgettable experience as they cheer for their countries.