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Bergs, Mertens Battle Belgium Into United Cup Semifinals

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 8, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) There was great joy on the faces of Team Belgium. The Western Europe nation known for its medieval towns and Renaissance architecture suddenly has become a tennis powerhouse to be reckoned with at […]

Defending Champion United States Advances To United Cup Semifinals

PERTH/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) With the United States-Greece United Cup quarterfinal level at 1-all, Wednesday afternoon’s tie between the two undefeated nations at RAC Arena came down to the deciding mixed doubles rubber. By the end of […]

At United Cup, Team Switzerland Is All Heart All The Time

PERTH/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) One of the most surprising teams to emerge from the United Cup group stage in Perth has been Team Switzerland.  World No. 11 Belinda Bencic has delivered an outstanding all-around performance in both […]

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 […]