Overview
- Victoria Mboko rallied past Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 to open the tie at Ken Rosewall Arena.
- Félix Auger-Aliassime beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4 for his first season-opening match win since 2021.
- The Canadians teamed to take the mixed doubles 6-1, 6-3 over You Xiaodi and Te Rigele to complete the 3-0 sweep.
- Auger-Aliassime experienced a minor left-knee twinge late in the mixed doubles and said it was not concerning.
- Canada faces Belgium next in Group B, with United Cup round-robin play awarding ranking points and running through Jan. 11.