United Cup
‘Everything is fine’: Swiatek quashes performance fears ahead of Australian Open
The world no.2 suffered back-to-back losses at the United Cup, but was confident everything was fine and she would be firing in Melbourne.
- Billie Eder
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Third time’s a charm: Poland finally win United Cup
After having to settle for runners-up in 2024 and 2025, Poland finally lifted the United Cup trophy after winning the mixed doubles decider.
- Billie Eder
Demon slayer: Tiley daring to dream of 50-year first
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley believes Alex de Minaur is ready to end the nation’s 50-year men’s title drought when the first grand slam of the season kicks off next week.
- Billie Eder and Marc McGowan
United Cup 2026 as it happened: Australia eliminated from the United Cup, Poland to play USA in semi-finals
Australia’s hunt for a United Cup title will have to continue in 2027, after the home nation were eliminated by Poland in the quarter-finals on Friday.
- Billie Eder
Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up
Coco Gauff helped lift the US into the final four with a singles and doubles win in Wednesday’s quarter-final against Greece in Perth.
- Justin Chadwick
Plenty to play for as United Cup quarter-finals kick off in Perth
The United States will look to continue their recent dominance at the United Cup when the team take on Greece in the first of the quarter-final matches to be played at RAC Arena in Perth today.
- Michael Philipps
‘It was a brutal decision’: Why Alex de Minaur is ditching Davis Cup
The Australian No.1 will sit out next month’s qualifying tie against Ecuador in an attempt to balance his schedule following an injury-plagued 2025.
- Billie Eder
United Cup 2026 as it happened: Australia qualify for United Cup quarter-finals after de Minaur and Hunter win doubles tie
Australia will play the winner of group F in the United Cup quarter-finals on Friday, after defeating team Czechia 2-1 on Tuesday.
- Billie Eder
Retiring Wawrinka winds back the clock with gutsy win
Stan Wawrinka’s farewell tour has started with a gutsy win, the three-time grand slam champion beating world No.29 Arthur Rinderknech in a three-set thriller at the United Cup in Perth.
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De Minaur deflated after Ruud loss, but he’s been here before
Alex de Minaur lost his first match of 2026 in front of a home crowd on Saturday night, but Australia’s No.1 must turn it around against team Czechia on Tuesday.
- Billie Eder