United Cup Betting Odds

Date: 2026.01.02 - 2026.01.11
Contest: Tennis
Location: Sydney and Perth, Australia


The ATP Cup was one of the few major international tennis team competitions, founded in 2018. The competition was launched in response to changing global tennis dynamics and featured some of the finest tennis stars of the modern era.

In August 2022, the ATP formally announced the discontinuation of the ATP Cup and introduced the United Cup as its replacement from 2023 onwards.


2025 Winner:

In the tournament final, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz of the United States beat Poland's Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz in two singles matches. The doubles match was not played as the US had already secured the title.


2025 Prize Money:

USD $11,170,000


History and Foundation:

The concept of the ATP Cup was first floated in 2018. The idea grew from the need to fill the gap left by the discontinued World Team Cup (held 1978-2012) and to provide a high-profile men's team event. Initially slated for 2020, the tournament launched with 24 teams in three Australian cities (Sydney, Brisbane, Perth). In subsequent years the field was reduced (to 12 in 2021 due to Covid, then 16 in 2022).


Location and Venue:

The tournament was held across three Australian cities: Sydney (Ken Rosewall Arena), Perth (Perth Arena), and Brisbane (Pat Rafter Arena). For the 2021 edition the event was consolidated at Melbourne Park due to Covid restrictions.


Format:

Initially the tournament invited 24 national teams divided into groups. Each tie featured two singles matches followed by a decider doubles if required. Over time the field and format changed as pandemic conditions and logistics evolved.


Betting and Player Insights:

Team competitions like the ATP Cup and United Cup offer unique betting angles compared to standard tournaments. Popular bets include tie winner, set betting, individual match winner, and combined team or aggregate markets. Player form entering the event is crucial, but so are team composition, scheduling (since it precedes the Australian Open), and surface conditions (hard courts in the Australian summer). The shift from men-only (ATP Cup) to mixed-gender (United Cup) adds new complexity to betting, as both men's and women's results contribute to the overall score. Early markets often open months in advance, so monitoring team announcements, player withdrawals, and group draw assignments can reveal value opportunities.


Fun Fact:

Although the ATP Cup ran only from 2020 to 2022, the United Cup revived the Australian summer team tennis tradition and now awards both ATP and WTA ranking points.


Key Takeaways:

- The ATP Cup was a short-lived men's national team event replaced by the mixed-gender United Cup.
- Player form, team depth, and scheduling are key when betting on team-based tennis competitions.
- The introduction of the United Cup has expanded both the competitive and betting landscape of early-season tennis in Australia.


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