A new mixed team competition is set to replace the ATP Cup next year ahead of the Australian Open.
The Times have claimed that a mixed team competition called the ‘United Cup’ will replace the ATP Cup next year.
In the article it states that the event will take place across several cities in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne.
In the past it used to be the Hopman Cup which went on for 25 years before the ATP Cup replaced the competition in the last few years.
The tournament will allow ATP and WTA stars to team up with each other with ranking points and prize money set to be on offer.
“Millions of pounds of prize money will be on offer for those playing in the competition,” the article says about prize money.
The three past winners of the ATP Cup were Serbia, Russia and Canada as the tournament is set to be axed.
Although it seems unlikely we will know which countries will be involved at this stage, this seems a positive move for the sport which has seen many call for a mixed team event.
The tournament is set to take place before next year’s Australian Open which kicks off on the 16th of January.
