International tennis stars set to light up Australia at the United Cup

(Photo - Tennis Australia)

Some of the world's biggest tennis stars Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari will return to Australia early this summer, giving fans the chance to see them in action at the United Cup.

Tickets are on sale today for the event hosted across Perth and Sydney from 1st-10th January 2027. Returning for its fifth edition, the United Cup is the first tournament of the Australian Summer.

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Auger-Aliassime and Mboko will join forces for Team Canada for the second time at the event.

"I'm excited to start the new year in Australia at the United Cup," said Auger-Aliassime. "I'm looking forward to seeing the draw and finding out whether Team Canada will be heading to Perth or Sydney."

Tsitsipas and Sakkari join forces for Team Greece following a resurgent year, that has seen them individually climb up the world rankings.

"We're excited to be back playing at the United Cup again to represent our country," said Sakkari. It's such a different experience to other tournaments and the fans really get behind the format and create an incredible atmsophere."

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United Cup Tournament Director Stephen Farrow said the early commitment of Team Canada and Team Greece is an exciting way to launch the United Cup and the Summer of Tennis.

"Auger-Aliassime, Mboko, Tsitsipas and Sakkari sets the tone for what's to come. They're four of the game's most talented players, and we can't wait to welcome more of the world's best to Perth and Sydney this summer," Farrow said.

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The full list of countries and players for 2027, including Team Australia, will be revealed following the tournament's official draw in mid-November. The Aussie battle to secure the women's singles spot continues, with Kimberly Birrell and Talia Gibson vying for the opportunity.

Tickets for all United Cup sessions are on sale today via Ticketmaster in Sydney and Ticketek in Perth, with group stage tickets and finals tickets from $45.

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