The United Cup is an international hard-court tennis tournament in which 18 mixed-gender teams compete. 2024 will mark the United Cup’s second season. It is the first mixed-gender team event to award both ATP and WTA ranking points to its prestigious players, and interestingly, a player can win up to 500 points. The tournament kicks off this year and has a unique format that will provide tennis fans with a breather from the usual tournaments. 

What is the format for the second edition of the United Cup?

The United Cup follows a unique format that does not take place in any tennis team competitions. Each tournament tie consists of two men’s singles matches, two women’s singles matches, and a mixed doubles match. Each tie is divided into two sessions that are played on different days.

The first day features one men’s singles match and one women’s singles match; the second day features another men’s singles match and another women’s singles match, followed by a mixed doubles match.

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In the first week of the event, each city hosts two groups of three countries in a round-robin style. One group is scheduled to play in the morning session, and one group only plays in the evening session.

Each city’s group winners compete in a city final to get a place in one of the semifinal slots. This city final is played in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening.

The team with the best record among the three losing teams advances to the semifinals. Semifinal matches are played over two days, similar to the round-robin round. The final will take place on a single day. 

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In case the first four matches settle the score, the mixed doubles bout is not played. 18 nations compete in the tournament. The teams have been confirmed, and they are Poland, USA, Greece, Germany, Australia, France, Czech Republic, Croatia, Canada, Great Britain, China, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Norway, Brazil and Chile. 

Will Coco Gauff accompany Jessica Pegula in the United Cup? 

While she is the best WTA player in the USA, Coco Gauff will not be playing in the United Cup. Gauff did not compete in the Billie Jean King Cup either because she wanted to finish her season earlier due to injuries. She had stated earlier that she wanted to start her season in Auckland in the ASB Classics to warm up for the Australian Open. 

Jessica Pegula also withdrew from the BJK Cup because she wanted to take some rest after a long season. However, she is set to play in the United Cup and will aim to lead the American team to victory.

Which of the players will compete for the United States team in the tournament? 

The players who will play for Team USA in the United Cup will be aiming to defend the trophy they won in 2023. The ATP roster for the tournament consists of Taylor Fritz, Denis Kudla, and Rajeev Ram. On the side of the WTA, Jessica Pegula, Alycia Parks, and Desirae Krawczyk will aim to demolish their opponents. 

The United Cup will start the 2024 season with a bang. With an exciting format and teams willing to give their all, the tournament will be full of entertainment, and that’s what the fans love. Isn’t it? 

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