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In Sydney’s electric Ken Rosewall Arena, Alex de Minaur turned early frustration into a decisive 2-1 edge over Czechia, propelling Australia to top Group D while both nations advance in the United Cup 2026.
In Perth’s tense RAC Arena, Arthur Rinderknech erased match points to oust Italy from quarterfinals, while Jasmine Paolini’s steady serve provided a flicker of fightback in a tie already lost.
Marta Kostyuk arrives in Brisbane transformed, her offseason blending rest, reflection, and explosive training into a clear drive for the rankings elite—starting with a fresh matchup against Putintseva.
Aryna Sabalenka wastes no time in her title defense, overwhelming Cristina Bucsa in a 47-minute clinic that echoes her unshakeable early-season command and sets the stage for a loaded draw.
Elise Mertens summoned her veteran poise to defeat Victoria Mboko 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, clinching Belgium’s upset over Canada at the United Cup. With mixed doubles deciding the quarterfinal fate, the pressure cooker in Perth intensified every rally.
With the Australian Open drawing near, Novak Djokovic opts for caution, pulling out of the Adelaide tune-up to sharpen his edge for Melbourne’s hard courts amid mounting physical demands.
As the ATP Challenger tour ignites for another year, five young players carry the weight of 2025 breakthroughs into high-stakes battles. Their tactical edges and mental grit promise to reshape the rankings, one gritty rally at a time.
In a tense Perth showdown, Stefanos Tsitsipas shook off a shaky start against Billy Harris, securing a gritty win that puts Greece one victory from the United Cup quarterfinals.
Thanasi Kokkinakis wipes away tears after a doubles win in Brisbane, his first steps back after a radical pectoral surgery that ended a year of pain and uncertainty.
Daniil Medvedev’s straight-sets win signals a confident start to 2026, blending baseline control with renewed focus under new coach Thomas Johansson, as he eyes Frances Tiafoe next.
Two years after a crushing loss, Marin Cilic unleashes his serve and family-fueled focus to overpower Adrian Mannarino, setting a confident tone for his 2026 ATP campaign on these hard courts.
Seven months after knee surgery, Hubert Hurkacz turns the Sydney hardcourts into his stage, outmaneuvering Alexander Zverev in a United Cup clash that pulses with redemption and precision.
