Tournaments

Australia tennis schedule: Osaka vs. Sakkari headlines opening day at United Cup

And just like that, the 2026 tennis season is here, with action beginning Friday in Perth as Spain faces Argentina to open the United Cup before Maria Sakkari meets Naomi Osaka in the marquee evening matchup between Greece and Japan.

Best of United Cup Perth Media Day 1: Osaka's honest view of balancing motherhood, tennis

From Naomi Osaka's thoughtful view on balancing motherhood with competition to Maria Sakkari's motivation to return to tennis' elite, the first Media Day at the United Cup in Perth gave us a glimpse of some players' offseasons and 2026 aspirations ahead of competition beginning Jan. 2.

United Cup 2026: Format, schedule, groups and everything you need to know

The fourth United Cup will launch the 2026 tennis season shortly after the new year. The international mixed-team competition features 18 countries competing in Perth and Sydney, Australia. From the format and groups to key matches, here is everything you need to know.

United Cup origins: Revisiting three years of momentum and must-watch moments

From its inaugural chemistry to the high-stakes midnight thrillers that followed, the United Cup has spent three years evolving from a bold experiment into a can't-miss kickoff on the tennis calendar.

Stephens, Brady, Tagger enter Australian Open qualifying

From former US Open champion Sloane Stephens to 17-year-old Jiujiang finalist Lilli Tagger, the Australian Open qualifying entry list features both youth and experience.

Hon, Gibson, Preston, Rakotomanga Rajaonah get Aussie Open wild cards

Tennis Australia has awarded main-draw wild cards to Australians Priscilla Hon, Talia Gibson and Taylah Preston, and Frenchwoman Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah has also received one.

Australian swing 411: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know

The WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz is set to begin its 2026 season in January with the Australian swing. Six tour-level and two WTA 125 events will take place the next month, culminating with the season’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open. Here is everything you need to know.