Last Updated on November 25, 2023
Featuring a round-robin format followed by knockout rounds, United Cup 2024 promises intense battles for tennis supremacy with a maximum of 500 ranking points at stake. Dive into the full schedule, match timings, and team lineups for an action-packed start to the tennis season by reading the complete article.
The 2024 United Cup, the second edition of this exciting international outdoor hard court mixed-gender team tennis tournament, is set to kick off on December 29, 2023, and will run until January 7, 2024. Hosted by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), this prestigious event marks the beginning of the 2024 ATP Tour and the 2024 WTA Tour. Taking place at two fantastic venues in Perth and Sydney, Australia, the United Cup promises an exciting lineup of matches that will offer both ATP and WTA rankings points to the players, with a maximum of 500 points up for grabs.
The tournament will feature a unique format where both Perth and Sydney will host three groups of three countries each, competing in a round-robin style. Each group will consist of one men’s singles match, one women’s singles match, and one mixed doubles match. The group winners and the best runner-up from each city will advance to the quarterfinals, with a travel day before the semi-finals and final in Sydney. With 18 countries battling it out for glory and a significant prize purse, tennis fans worldwide can look forward to an action-packed start to the 2024 tennis season in the beautiful settings of Australia’s Perth and Sydney.
United Cup 2024 Schedule
The much-awaited United Cup 2024 schedule has been officially unveiled, promising an exhilarating tennis spectacle in the cities of Perth and Sydney.
PERTH GROUP PLAY – RAC ARENA
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Fri. 29 Dec. | 10am / A | Spain v WTA TBC |
| Fri. 29 Dec. | 5pm / C | Great Britain v Australia |
| Sat. 30 Dec. | 10am / E | Czech Rep. v China |
| Sat. 30 Dec. | 5pm / A | Poland v WTA TBC |
| Sun. 31 Dec. | 10am / C | USA v Great Britain |
| Sun. 31 Dec. | 5pm / E | China v Serbia |
| Mon. 1 Jan. | 10am / A | Poland v Spain |
| Mon. 1 Jan. | 5pm / C | USA v Australia |
| Tue. 2 Jan. | 10 am / E | Czech Rep. v Serbia |
PERTH QUARTER-FINALS
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Wed. 3 Jan. | 10am / QF 1 | Group A winner v Best runner-up |
| Wed. 3 Jan | 5pm / QF 2 | Group C winner v Group E winner |
SYDNEY GROUP PLAY – KEN ROSEWALL ARENA
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Fri. 29 Dec. | Day | No play |
| Fri. 29 Dec. | Night | No play |
| Sat. 30 Dec. | 10.30am / F | Netherlands v Norway |
| Sat. 30 Dec. | 5.30pm / D | Italy v Germany |
| Sun. 31 Dec. | 10.30am /B | Canada v ATP TBC |
| Sun. 31 Dec. | Night | No play |
| Mon. 1 Jan. | 10.30am / F | Croatia v Norway |
| Mon. 1 Jan. | 5.30pm /D | France v Germany |
| Tue. 2 Jan. | 10.30am / B | Greece v ATP TBC |
| Tue. 2 Jan. | 5.30pm /F | Croatia v Netherlands |
| Wed. 3 Jan. | 10.30 am / D | France v Italy |
| Wed. 3 Jan. | 5.30pm / B | Greece v Canada |
SYDNEY QUARTER-FINALS
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Thu. 4 Jan. | 5.30pm / QF 3 | Group D winner v Group F winner |
| Fri. 5 Jan | 5.30pm / QF 4 | Group B winner v Best runner-up |
SYDNEY SEMI-FINALS
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Sat. 6 Jan. | 10.30am / SF 1 | QF 1 Winner v QF 3 winner |
| Sat. 6 Jan. | 5.30pm / SF 2 | QF 2 Winner v QF 4 winner |
SYDNEY FINAL
| Day | Time/Group | Teams |
| Sun. 7 Jan. | 5.30 pm Final | SF winner 1 v SF winner 2 |
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Start of the Tournament in Perth
The tournament commences in Perth with the group play stage at the RAC Arena. The opening match features Spain against a yet-to-be-confirmed WTA team. This marks the beginning of a series of captivating matches, with teams from various countries, including Great Britain, Australia, the USA, and Serbia, showcasing their skills in intense competitions.
Sydney’s Group Play
Parallel to the Perth matches, Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena will host its group play stage, starting a day later on December 30. This stage includes prominent teams like Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, and Canada, adding further excitement to the tournament.
Quarterfinals and Beyond
Following the group stages, the tournament advances to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final showdown, with the final stages being held exclusively in Sydney. The top teams from each group, along with the best runners-up, will face off in these knockout rounds, ultimately leading to the crowning of the United Cup champions.
