The United Cup 2026 introduces groundbreaking tennis technologies including LED net posts that light up on out-calls, expanded mixed doubles timeouts, and the return of Bolt 6 cloud-based line calling with advanced features like augmented reality and real-time analytics, enhancing fan experience, officiating, and strategic gameplay.
Stan Wawrinka begins his final ATP season with a competitive spirit, aiming to maximize his last year by fighting hard and winning matches, including a notable victory at the United Cup. Despite his age, he remains passionate about tennis, cherishing his Grand Slam wins and memorable matches against top players, and is optimistic about the future of men's tennis with the new Big Two era. His career highlights include three Grand Slam titles and memorable victories over top players, and he is respected both for his on-court achievements and his humble character off the court.
The 2026 United Cup will feature six groups of national teams competing across Perth and Sydney from January 2-11, with countries like the US, Spain, Argentina, Italy, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Greece, Japan, Canada, Belgium, China, Australia, Czechia, Norway, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands participating in various groups.