ATP 2026: The first match of the season officially revealed!

Starting January 2, Spain and Argentina will open the United Cup with a men's duel that could set the tone for an explosive 2026 season.

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Arthur Millot

le 01/12/2025 à 12h15

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It's now official: Sebastian Baez will face Jaume Munar in the opening match of the United Cup (January 2 to 11), during the Spain-Argentina duel scheduled for the day session at the RAC Arena in Perth.

While the clash may seem low-key on paper, it will still be symbolic as it will launch the 2026 season.

Spain-Argentina followed by Greece-Japan

The opening day will feature:

- a men's singles: Munar vs Baez (3:00 AM, French time),

- a women's singles: Bouzas vs Sierra (starting at 4:30 AM, French time),

- a decisive mixed doubles.

An interesting first clash, which will be followed by another, quite rare one between Greece and Japan.

- a women's singles: Sakkari vs Osaka (10:00 AM, French time),

- a men's singles: Tsitsipas vs Mochizuki (starting at 11:30 AM, French time),

- a decisive mixed doubles.

Dernière modification le 01/12/2025 à 12h33

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