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The ATP season sparks to life in Brisbane and Hong Kong, where Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti lead a cast of contenders chasing redemption and breakthroughs on hard courts that demand precision and poise before the Australian Open heats up.
On Sydney’s hard courts, Storm Hunter shook off a year of injury shadows to outlast Malene Helgo in a tense battle, handing Australia a vital 1-0 edge against Norway in the 2026 United Cup opener.
The 2026 season opens with draws in Brisbane and Hong Kong that pit top seeds against tests of focus and form, where Medvedev’s return and Musetti’s consistency could spark early momentum or reveal cracks before the majors loom.
Belinda Bencic turned a fleeting opening slip into a commanding display, securing a 6-2, 6-4 win over Leolia Jeanjean to ignite Switzerland’s 2026 United Cup campaign against France.
China’s trailblazing Zhang Zhizhen returns to the United Cup ranked No. 410, his revamped forehand a weapon forged from a year-long shoulder battle that tested body and mind.
Elise Mertens shakes off the off-season rust with a commanding straight-sets victory over Zhu Lin, putting Belgium ahead in the United Cup’s Group B opener amid the electric Sydney atmosphere.
Coco Gauff turned early pressure into poise as the defending champions clawed a 2–1 United Cup win over Argentina, her doubles clincher capping a night of upsets and resolve in Group A.
Hubert Hurkacz’s ace barrage stuns Alexander Zverev, then Iga Swiatek battles back from the edge to deliver Poland a 2-0 win in Sydney, igniting Group F with raw determination.
Storm Hunter battles back from injury shadows to edge Malene Helgo, while Casper Ruud outduels Alex de Minaur, pushing the Australia-Norway tie to a tense mixed doubles decider on Sydney’s hardcourts.
Under Perth’s relentless sun, Belinda Bencic shakes off early nerves to dominate Leolia Jeanjean, securing a crucial 1-0 lead for Switzerland and fueling momentum in her post-maternity charge.
Naomi Osaka’s energy flagged under a holiday bug during her United Cup opener in Perth, but her optimism signals a timely recovery for the Australian Open ahead.
Team Germany’s seaside unwind in Sydney sets the stage for a tense United Cup opener, where Alexander Zverev and Eva Lys blend past triumphs with fresh resolve against the Netherlands.
