The
United Cup will kick off the new year in Sydney and Perth, opening the 2024 season as it thrills local fans from December 29, 2023 till January 7, 2024.
A mixed-gender event, the United Cup is a collaboration between the ATP and WTA. Stars from each governing body are scheduled to compete at the 2nd edition of the event. Team USA clinched the trophy at the inaugural edition earlier this year, and the Americans will hope to repeat as they descend upon Australia in about two weeks.
Lucrative prize pool on offer as more top stars are involved
World No.1
Novak Djokovic will be making his debut at the event, as he hopes to lead Serbia to victory. Joining the 24-time Grand Slam champion is WTA World No.1
Iga Swiatek, who is also aiming to spearhead her native Poland to victory. Other stars include Germany's Alexander Zverev, Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and a returning United States team that features Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz.
The United Cup will feature a total
prize money fund of $15,000,000, which will be split evenly between the ATP and WTA players. The prize money will be based on an individual’s and their team’s performance, in addition to a participation fee being doled out Below is the prize distribution.
Individual Match Wins
Match Wins | 1st Match | 2nd Match | Mixed Doubles Match |
Final | $251,000 | $169,200 | $47,255 |
Semifinal | $132,000 | $89,000 | $24,750 |
City Final | $69,500 | $46,800 | $13,000 |
Group Stage | $38,425 | $25,900 | $7,200 |
Team Wins (Per Player)
Stage | Prize Money/Player |
Final | $23,155 |
Semifinal | $13,650 |
City Final | $8,025 |
Group Stage | $5,000 |