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Raducanu and Draper Commit to Team GB for 2026 United Cup

The mixed-team season opener will be their first event back from injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Overview

  • Both players confirmed debuts for Great Britain and were hailed by tournament director Stephen Farrow for adding star power.
  • Play runs January 2–11 in Perth and Sydney, with the official draw scheduled for November 17.
  • Each tie features one men’s singles, one women’s singles, and one mixed doubles match, so the pair could team up in the mixed rubber depending on selection.
  • Raducanu and Draper ended their 2025 seasons early due to health and injury issues, with planned exhibition tune-ups before heading to Australia.
  • Hosts Australia confirmed Alex de Minaur with Maya Joint, and Poland will field Iga Swiatek with Hubert Hurkacz as early team line-ups take shape.