Advertising

While U.S. fans have been sleeping, their tennis players have come out of the gates fast in Australia

While U.S. fans have been sleeping, their tennis players have come out of the gates fast in Australia

Previewing the Americans in action tonight, from a Coco-Iga showdown in United Cup, to six other semifinalists in Brisbane, Auckland, and Hong Kong.

ALL OF Steve Tignor'S ARTICLES

Brisbane Preview: Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka renew Down Under rivalry
WTA Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Preview: Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka renew Down Under rivalry

The two big-hitters face off in a rematch of their thrilling Australian Open final on Friday.

By Steve Tignor Jan 08, 2026
United Cup, Day 7 Preview: Can Belgium pull off another upset vs. the Czechs?
United Cup

United Cup, Day 7 Preview: Can Belgium pull off another upset vs. the Czechs?

After shocking Team Canada to advance into the knockout rounds, Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs will take on another big-name team in the quarterfinals.

By Steve Tignor Jan 07, 2026
United Cup, Day 6 Preview: Iga Swiatek bids for final berth as group play concludes
United Cup

United Cup, Day 6 Preview: Iga Swiatek bids for final berth as group play concludes

Poland needs one win over the Netherlands to advance, while Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas renew a decade-long rivalry.

By Steve Tignor Jan 06, 2026
United Cup, Day 5 Preview: Teens Maya Joint and Victoria Mboko face vets Krejcikova and Mertens
United Cup

United Cup, Day 5 Preview: Teens Maya Joint and Victoria Mboko face vets Krejcikova and Mertens

On a relatively quiet day, Italy and France also try to get on the board against each other.

By Steve Tignor Jan 05, 2026
United Cup, Day 3 Preview: Zverev-Griekspoor, Paolini-Bencic, Cobolli-Wawrinka on tap
United Cup

United Cup, Day 3 Preview: Zverev-Griekspoor, Paolini-Bencic, Cobolli-Wawrinka on tap

Plus: Auger-Aliassime and Mboko bid to get Canada off to a winning start against China.

By Steve Tignor Jan 03, 2026
United Cup, Day 2 Preview: Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff run it back for the U.S.
United Cup

United Cup, Day 2 Preview: Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff run it back for the U.S.

Plus: Alex de Minaur and Casper Ruud begin their seasons with a rare clash, while Belinda Bencic starts building on her 2025 comeback season.

By Steve Tignor Jan 02, 2026