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Poland, Led by Swiatek and Hurkacz, First to Confirm for 2026 United Cup

The mixed-team event awards up to 500 ranking points with at least AUD $17 million on offer across Perth and Sydney from 2 to 11 January.

Overview

  • Tournament organisers confirmed Poland’s entry with Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz committed, marking the first team announcement for 2026.
  • The fourth edition will feature 18 nations competing across group stages in Perth and Sydney before finals in Sydney.
  • Players compete for a minimum AUD $17 million in prize money plus up to 500 PIF ATP and WTA ranking points.
  • Poland returns as a two-time finalist after losing the 2025 title tie 2–0 to Team USA’s Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz.
  • Tickets for Sydney quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final went on sale 13 October via Ticketmaster from $50, with Perth quarter-finals via Ticketek from $43, and entries close 11 November ahead of the 17 November draw.