2025 United Cup: Group E preview
MISSING a couple of talents from making the group really interesting, reigning champions Germany looms as the obvious choice to advance through in Group E of the 2025 United Cup. Both Brazil and China have quality prospects, but no Next Gen ATP Finals winner in Brazilian Joao Fonseca or Chinese Olympic gold medallist Qinwen Zheng […] The post 2025 United Cup: Group E preview appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 United Cup: Group D preview
A WIDE open group with plenty of storylines is what confronts fans with Group D of the 2025 United Cup. Italy, France and Switzerland all have claims if the competitors play to their best, though Italy – coming off triumphs at Davis Cup and BJK Cup level will be out for more nation success. GROUP […] The post 2025 United Cup: Group D preview appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 United Cup: Group C preview
A NUMBER of big name stars headline Group C of the 2025 United Cup in what promises to be a fascinating watch starting on Friday. Kazakhstan and Spain will open the tournament at 10am local time in Perth, with Greece the major players from the group expected to advance. GROUP C – PERTH GREECE: Stefanos […] The post 2025 United Cup: Group C preview appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 United Cup: Group B preview
A TRIO of European nations head to Sydney for Group B, with two of the three nations topping their United Cup groups 12 months ago. Poland returns with its star studded one-two punch, with Norway being last year’s surprise packets, and Czech Republic always a danger despite a disappointing tournament in 2024. GROUP B – […] The post 2025 United Cup: Group B preview appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 United Cup: Group A preview
A COUPLE of North American powerhouses along with a dangerous European nation highlight a stacked Group A of the United Cup that will take place in Perth either side of the new year. Ahead of the United Cup which kicks off on Friday, we will preview each of the six groups and take a look […] The post 2025 United Cup: Group A preview appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Brilliant Brazilian Tien’s his run just right
SOUTH American young star Joao Fonseca further established himself as one to watch, winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title overnight. In what was the last of the 2024 events and separated by almost a month from the rest, the Brazilian 18-year-old overcame talented American Learner Tien, 2-4 4-3 4-0 4-2. The Next Gen ATP […] The post Brilliant Brazilian Tien’s his run just right appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Djoker, Kyrgios return for Brisbane
THE first of the 2025 ATP Tour tournament entry lists are out, with former world number one Novak Djokovic and Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios both set to headline the Brisbane International which kicks off at the end of this month. Though technically a 2025 calendar event, the first round of action takes place from December […] The post Djoker, Kyrgios return for Brisbane appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Italy do double; Dutch fall short
ITALY is officially the back-to-back champion of the Davis Cup after successfully defending its title in Malaga overnight. The combination of Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner proved too good for brave Dutch pair Botic Van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor, winning in straight sets against their respective opponents to salute. Since being added alongside SInner […] The post Italy do double; Dutch fall short appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Australia goes Down Under Italy’s Davis Cup power
FOR A second successive year, Italy found what it took to upstage Australia in the Davis Cup, defeating the green and gold to move one win away from defending its 2023 title. While spearheaded by Jannik Sinner who steered the Italians to victory 12 months ago, former Top 5 star Matteo Berrettini showed the glimpses […] The post Australia goes Down Under Italy’s Davis Cup power appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Dutch dare to dream in Davis Cup
NETHERLANDS is through to its first ever Davis Cup final after defeating Germany 2-0 in a couple of tight three-set singles matches to reach the decider. The Dutch pair of Tallon Griekspoor and Botic Van de Zandschulp fought past German duo Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier to set up a grand finale against one of […] The post Dutch dare to dream in Davis Cup appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
