The United Cup 2025 is set to kick off with an impressive lineup of world-class tennis talent, as American stars Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have confirmed their participation. Joining them in the mixed-country event are big names like Alexander Zverev, Leylah Fernandez, Felix Auger Aliassime, Casper Ruud, and Qinwen Zheng.
The United Cup, a popular warm-up tournament for the Australian Open, gives players a crucial opportunity to adjust to the intense conditions ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam. This year, the event promises to deliver high-quality matches as top players from around the globe come together to represent their countries and compete for team glory.
Fans will also be excited to see the likes of Alexander Zverev, who has made a strong comeback, alongside young stars Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger Aliassime, both eager to make their mark. Casper Ruud, known for his versatility on all surfaces, and rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng will add to the thrilling mix of talent.
Players confirmed for @UnitedCupTennis
Coco Gauff / Taylor Fritz
Leylah Fernandez / Felix Auger-Aliassime
Maria Sakkari / Stefanos Tsitsipas
Zheng Qinwen
Alexander Zverev
Casper RuudTop 16 countries will be confirmed next week before official draw on 21 October.
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) October 11, 2024
With such a strong field, the United Cup 2025 is shaping up to be a spectacular start to the tennis season, offering players the perfect preparation for the challenges ahead in Melbourne.
Gauff in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Ranked world no.4, Gauff achieved a 50-15 win-loss record in 2024. Gauff is currently competing in Wuhan where she ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova 6-1 6-2, the world no.17 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-1 and the world no.45 Magda Linette 6-0 6-4.
Coco Gauff will fight against the world no.213 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never competed against each other up to now in top tournaments.
The American has won 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
Coco won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Fritz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWWLWLLWW Ranked no.7, Taylor has managed to achieve a composed 49-19 record in 2024. The American is now playing in Shanghai where he ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.161 Terence Atmane 7-6(4) 7-6(5), the world no.336 Yosuke Watanuki 6-3 6-4, the world no.14 Holger Rune 6-1 6-2 and the world no.66 David Goffin 6-3 6-4.
Taylor Fritz will come up against the world no.9 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. Their current record is 2-1 for Ruud.
Fritz clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Taylor was the finalist in Munich (BMW Open) and at the U.S. Open.
Taylor won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) on the 21st of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz |
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Gauff in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Ranked no.4, Coco has achieved a composed 50-15 match record in 2024. The American is playing in Wuhan where she overcame Unknown Player bye, the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova 6-1 6-2, the world no.17 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-1 and the world no.45 Magda Linette 6-0 6-4.
Coco Gauff will come up against the world no.213 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other until now in top events.
The American conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
The American won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Fritz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWWLWLLWW Ranked no.7, Taylor has achieved a 49-19 win-loss record in 2024. The American is now having a run in Shanghai where he conquered Unknown Player bye, the world no.161 Terence Atmane 7-6(4) 7-6(5), the world no.336 Yosuke Watanuki 6-3 6-4, the world no.14 Holger Rune 6-1 6-2 and the world no.66 David Goffin 6-3 6-4.
Taylor Fritz will play the world no.9 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Ruud.
Fritz has won 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Fritz reached the final in Munich (BMW Open) and at the U.S. Open.
Taylor won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) on the 21st of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz |
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