Gauff, Fritz, Zverev confirm United Cup participation

Feliz Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez have also confirmed they will represent Canada in the mixed team event

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz Image Credit: Imago/ Zuma/ Panoramic/ Tennis Majors

October 11, 2024

Coco Gauff will team up with Taylor Fritz to represent the United States in the upcoming edition of the United Cup.

This will mark’s Gauff’s debut in the mixed team event. “This will be my first time playing the United Cup so I’m super excited to kick off the year in Australia It’s always an honour to represent my country. It’s a really, cool event. I had a lot of fun playing mixed doubles at the Olympics so I kinda want to do that again,” Gauff said in a statement released by the tournament.

Meanwhile, Germany have confirmed that Alexander Zverev will play for them, marking the third appearance for the world No 3 in this competition.

“It’s the first week of the year… and we all want to be in Australia and play against the best players in the world and that’s what the United Cup brings,” Zverev said. “Playing for your nation is obviously extremely special and I have the best memories from this year.”

I want to play United Cup 2025 because it’s such a fun team experience.
Leylah Fernandez

Canada’s roster will include Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime, who are both looking forward to the tournament.

“I want to play United Cup 2025 because it’s such a fun team experience,” said Fernandez. “I love being part of a team… I get to see a little bit more of the men’s side of the team and also how they think on court, I get to pick their brains a little bit. I also think the interaction between all of us (is speciak), we grew up together so it’s good to have that moment to catch up.”

“It’s a great way to start the year,” Auger-Aliassime said. “I’ve had great success [playing for my country] and mixing up with Leylah, is always good. I love her energy, I love her game so it’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s honestly my favourite thing, some of my favourite weeks on tour [playing as part of a team].”

Other players committed to playing the 2025 edition include Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari for Greece, Zheng Qinwen for China and Casper Ruud for Norway.

The tournament, which brings together 18 nations, will begin from Friday 27 December and go on till Sunday 5 January. The official draw for the event will be held on 21 October.