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United Cup Serbia faces China and Czech Republic

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2 years ago

October 23, 2023

Nancy

United Cup Serbia faces China and Czech Republic

(Sydney) To start his 2024 season, in Australia, world number 1 Novak Djokovic and Serbia will face China and the Czech Republic in the United Cup, according to the draw which took place on Monday.

In this mixed tournament of players representing their countries, which will take place from December 29 to January 7 in Perth, number 2 Iga Swiatek and Poland, seeded number 1, will meet Spain and a country to be determined.

If Djoko should use the tournament to prepare for the defense of his title at the Australian Open from January 15, the other tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who wishes to attempt a final comeback in 2024, has not been announced with Spain.

The United States, defending champions, led by Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula, will also play in Perth, against Australia and Great Britain.

Second-seeded Greece, which will include Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari among others, will begin in Sydney against a Canadian team including Félix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez.

Aged 35, German Angelique Kerber, former world number 1, will also be present in Sydney for her return from maternity leave.

She will represent her country alongside Alexander Zverev against Italy and France’s Caroline Garcia and Adrian Mannarino. Borna Coric and Donna Vekic will lead Croatia against the Netherlands and Casper Ruud’s Norway.

Each team, made up of three female and three male players, will compete in the group stage, with home and away matches in men’s and women’s singles and mixed doubles.

The group winners from each city advance to the quarter-finals, along with the best runner-up. The semi-finals and final will take place in Sydney and will feature a $15 million prize pool and ATP and WTA ranking points.

United Cup draw

Perth

Group A: Poland, Spain, one nation to be confirmed
Group C: United States, Great Britain, Australia
Group E: Czech Republic, China, Serbia

Sydney

Group B: Greece, Canada, one nation to be confirmed
Group D: France, Italy, Germany
Group F: Croatia, Netherlands, Norway

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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“Thank me for my courage” – Andreeva thanked herself after winning the final of the tennis tournament in Adelaide

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2 hours ago

January 17, 2026

Gary

“Thank me for my courage” – Andreeva thanked herself after winning the final of the tennis tournament in Adelaide

Mirra Andreeva / Photo: © Mark Brake / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Russian Mirra Andreeva gave an unusual comment on the court after winning the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide (Australia).

The first racket of Russia Andreeva beat Canadian Victoria Mboko in the final with a score of 6:3, 6:1. In the first set, the 18-year-old Russian woman fought back from a 0:3 score.

“Now I need to thank my team.” But I think I did everything myself. I trained and worked hard. I don’t know why you came with me! Just kidding, of course. Thank you for making me work, sometimes through anger, but you always support me. And thank you for being brave in the matches. Thank you for being able to change my mood,” The Tennis Letter quotes Andreeva.

Andreeva won her first title this season.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

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Auckland tournament Jakub Mensik wins before participating in the Australian Open

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2 hours ago

January 17, 2026

Nancy

Auckland tournament Jakub Mensik wins before participating in the Australian Open

(Auckland) Jakub Mensik, third seed, hammered 18 aces on Saturday and defeated Argentina’s Sebastián Báez 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the final of the Auckland tournament.

The 20-year-old Czech saved three set points in the second set and won a second ATP Tour title.

Mensik, ranked 18^e in the world, will now travel to Melbourne for the Australian Open, where he will face Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round.

Báez, who defeated American favorite Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals in Auckland, will play Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round in Melbourne.

PHOTO MICHAEL BRADLEY, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Sebastián Báez

Mensik won the first set in 31 minutes with 11 aces and found himself serving for the second set at 6-5. However, Báez broke his serve for the first time in the match. He then led 6-3 in the tiebreaker, but Mensik won the next three points.

Then, Mensik got a second match point thanks to his 18^e as. Then, he won the final point on Báez’s serve to close the books.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko loses in final to Mirra Andreeva

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January 17, 2026

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Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko loses in final to Mirra Andreeva

Victoria Mboko ran out of fuel in the tank. Despite a strong start to the match, she lost in the final of the Adelaide tournament against Mirra Andreeva in two sets.

The Torontonian led 3-0 at the start of the match. She only scored one other point in the match, ultimately losing by a score of 6-3 and 6-1. The match lasted exactly one hour.

PHOTO MICHAEL ERREY, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Mirra Andreeva

Mboko’s problems manifested themselves first and foremost in service. She won only half of her first serves and less than a third of her second serves. The eighth seed just didn’t seem to be in his right mood, both physically and mentally, suffering from 30 unforced errors.

Victoria Mboko was the eighth seed in the tournament, while Mirra Andreeva was the third seed.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.