The 2026 United Cup quarterfinal matchups are confirmed, featuring exciting clashes in Sydney. Eight teams have advanced from the group stage of this prestigious mixed-team event. The competition marks the beginning of the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Quarterfinal Matches Schedule
The quarterfinal matches in Sydney are scheduled as follows:
- January 8, 2026: Belgium vs. Czechia
- January 9, 2026: Australia vs. Poland
Both ties will commence at 5:30 PM local time, which is 1:30 AM EST.
Teams Overview
Belgium earned its quarterfinal spot as the winner of Group B. Czechia, a top runner-up, finished with a commendable 4-2 record, making it the best second-place team. Host nation Australia topped Group D, while Poland came through as the winner of Group F.
Notable Players and Performance
Poland’s progression to the quarterfinals was secured by Hubert Hurkacz, who won his match against Tallon Griekspoor. World No. 2 Iga Swiatek also contributed significantly by defeating Suzan Lamens, setting up a high-stakes match against Australia’s top player, Maya Joint. Joint struggled against Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova earlier, where she could not participate due to illness.
In their previous encounter, Swiatek triumphed over Joint with a decisive score of 6-0, 6-2 during the Seoul semifinals last year. On the other hand, Belgium’s Elise Mertens will go head-to-head with two-time Grand Slam champion Krejcikova, who remains undefeated in singles at this tournament.
Perth Quarterfinals
In parallel, the Perth quarterfinals feature:
- Top-seeded United States vs. Greece
- Switzerland vs. Argentina
Coco Gauff will represent the United States and face off against Maria Sakkari in singles. Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic of Switzerland will meet Solana Sierra in the evening session.
After the quarterfinals in Perth, there will be travel and rest days on January 8-9 before the semifinal ties take place on January 10.
