ATP, WTA join forces for United Cup mixed teams tournament
The Hindu
The inaugural United Cup has teams from 18 countries competing in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney through to January 4.
The ATP and WTA tours’ new joint venture begins on Thursday in three Australian cities with plenty of prize money and ranking points at stake.
And the mixed teams United Cup could also help shake off some of the holiday season rust ahead of the Australian Open starting January 16 in Melbourne.
The inaugural United Cup has teams from 18 countries competing in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney through to January 4. Then the three city champions and the next-best performing country from the group stage will meet at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney from January 6 to 8 to determine the overall winner.
The tournament offers $15 million in prize money and up to 500 ATP and 500 WTA rankings points.
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian team with an apparent ankle injury sustained in an exhibition tournament last week in Dubai. The Wimbledon finalist was expected to lead the Australian team, facing Britain’s Cameron Norrie in Sydney on Thursday night, but withdrew ahead of Wednesday’s scheduled media conference.
Kyrgios was also due to play Rafael Nadal in the most eagerly-anticipated match of the event when Australia meets Spain next week.
“Team Australia update: Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup due to injury,” United Cup organizers tweeted.
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