Tiley backs United Cup amid criticism
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley disagrees with suggestions the inaugural United Cup mixed teams event has not been the raging success it was supposed to be.
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Poland advances to United Cup city final
Poland have booked their spot in Brisbane's United Cup city final against Italy after Hubert Hurkacz beat three-time grand slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Tsitsipas striving for tennis zen mode
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Nadal bemoans dead tie versus Australia
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
Nadal shock loss puts Spain on the brink
Rafael Nadal will be hungry to make amends if Spain's tie against Great Britain goes to a live mixed doubles clash.
Kvitova, Ruud cruise to United Cup wins
Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.
Kvitova seals United Cup tie for Czechs
Petra Kvitova has beaten Germany's Laura Siegemund in straight sets to clinch a first United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic in Sydney.
Polish star Swiatek on song at United Cup
Poland's world No.1 Iga Swiatek has started the new season in style, powering through her opening match at the United Cup against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva.
Zverev below best form in United Cup loss
Former world No.2 Alexander Zverev has been beaten by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the United Cup in Sydney on his return following ankle surgery.
Nadal aims to end his mixed 2022 on a high
Rafael Nadal won two slams then endured numerous injuries in 2022, but he is back fit and aiming to make an impact at the first United Cup mixed-teams event.
Kubler stuns but Australia falls to GB
Great Britain has defeated Australia 3-2 in their first tie at the United Cup but Jason Kubler's come-from-behind win gave the hosts something to cheer about.
Wawrinka posts plucky win at United Cup
Switzerland, the US, France and Italy have all recorded wins at the United Cup mixed teams tournament.
US, Italy win first United Cup tennis ties
The United Stateshave taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Czech Republic in the United Cup after Tomas Machac was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe.
Australia down 2-0 in first United Cup tie
Australia's United Cup campaign is off to a grim start, with Alex de Minaur and Zoe Hives losing in straight sets on day one of the new team tournament.
Djokovic forgives, won’t forget visa saga
Novak Djokovic says his return to Australia proves he is ready to move on from his deportation, but believes he will always wear scars from the messy saga.
Record prizes for 2023 Australian Open
A record $76.5 million will be paid out in prize money at next month's Australian Open as tennis's biggest stars battle for more than $100 million over summer.
Greece, US in perfect starts to United Cup
Fighting wins for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Despina Papamichail over Bulgarian opponents have given Greece a perfect start to the United Cup.
Cloud over injured Kyrgios’ Open tilt
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play as he contends with an ankle injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Top-ranked Greeks aim for United Cup glory
Australia's hopes of winning the inaugural United Cup have suffered a blow following the withdrawal of Nick Kyrgios, with Greece shaping as the team to beat.
Swiatek hoping to meet, thank Barty
Iga Swiatek has earned her ranking as the world's best female tennis player but wants to tell Ash Barty of the role the retired champion played in her rise.
Ruud feud with Kyrgios thaws after chat
Norway's world No.3 Casper Ruud has had some explosive confrontations with 'fun' opponent Nick Kyrgios but says their relationship has thawed.
Injured Kyrgios pulls out of United Cup
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play, citing need to overcome injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Italy’s great tennis hope targets history
No Italian man has won the Australian Open but Matteo Berrettini is using the inaugural United Cup team event as build-up as he targets breaking through.
Tiley wants a happy Kyrgios at home Open
With Ash Barty retired, Nick Kyrgios will be the top local hope at the Australian Open and tournament director Craig Tiley hopes he can enjoy the challenge.
Pat Rafter’s big hope for Tomljanovic
Pat Rafter hopes Ajla Tomljanovic's courage and talent reap deserved rewards this summer as she builds towards the Australian Open at the United Cup.
Barty backs Tomljanovic for AO title tilt
The nation's new women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic is in the form of her life and can challenge for Australian Open glory, reigning champion Ash Barty says.
Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane
Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.
Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns
Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.