The competition got off to a bad start for the BluesUgo Humbert et Chloe Paquet in Australia, beaten by Suisse entry. But they are still alive for a qualification. This new edition of the United Cup continued on Sunday with a new match in the France group: theItaly facing the Suisse. The latter had taken a lead and could ensure qualification, but the feat did not take place. Jasmine Paolini hit the nail on the head after the success of Flavio Cobolli early in the morning, and the Italian mixed pair Errani/Vavassorititled atUS Open last September, finished the work. If France wishes to qualify for the final stages, they will have to win 3-0 against the Azzurri.
Video – Belinda Bencic before her entry into contention against France
Find the groups and rankings for the 2025 United Cup here
Bencic not yet at the level, Cobolli in power
On the night of Sunday to Monday in Sydney, Italy opened against Switzerland with Flavio Cobolli32nd in the world and logical faller of Dominic Stricker300th. The two 22-year-old players know each other perfectly after facing each other during the Next Gen ATP Finals of 2023. And like last year, the Italian won (6-3, 7-6[2]). The Squad took advantage of the regularity of Jasmine Paolini4th in the world, opposed to Belinda Bencic to validate their victory. The Swiss comeback is back in great shape, but it is difficult to assess her real level of play. It is higher than her current ranking (487th), but not yet enough to bother the Top 10. The proof: she was swept aside 6- 1, 6-1 in less than an hour. To conclude, the doubles specialists that are Sara Errani et Andrea Vavassori faced Bencic et Stricker. A formality, on paper, confirmed by a victory without them ever being worried: 6-4, 6-4. Thus, France, which will face Italy this Tuesday, December 31, will have to win 3-0 to qualify. Suffice to say that the task promises to be more than difficult…
The results of the Italy – Switzerland match: 3-0
Sydney
From 7:30 a.m.
Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – Dominic Stricker (SUI) 6-3, 7-6(2)
Jasmine Paolini (ITA) – Belinda Bencic (SUI) 6-1, 6-1
Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori (ITA) – Dominic Stricker / Belinda Bencic (SUI) 6-4, 6-4
The list of Group D participants
ITALY
- ATP: Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Gigante, Andrea Vavassori
- WTA: Jasmine Paolini, Sara Errani, Angelica Moratelli
FRANCE
- ATP : Ugo Humbert, Corentin Moutet, Edouard Roger-Vasselin
- WTA: Chloé Paquet, Elixane Lechemia, Léolia Jeanjean
SUISSE
- ATP: Dominic Stricker, Rémy Bertola, Jakub Paul
- WTA : Belinda Bencic, Céline Naef, Conny Perrin
United Cup 2025 schedule (French time)
Friday December 27:
Kazakhstan – Spain 2-1 (3am | Group C | Perth)
China – Brazil 3-0 (10am | Group E | Perth)
Saturday December 28:
France – Switzerland 1-2 (12:30 a.m. Friday | Group D | Sydney)
Canada – Croatia 2-1 (3:00 | Group A | Perth)
Australia – Argentina 1-2 (Not before 7:30 a.m. | Group F | Sydney)
Greece – Spain 2-1 (Not before 10:00 | Group C | Perth)
Sunday December 29:
Czech Republic – Norway 2-1 (0h30 | Groupe B | Sydney)
Germany – Brazil 3-0 (3h00 | Group E | Perth)
Italy – Switzerland 2-0 (Not before 7:30 a.m. | Group D | Sydney)
United States – Canada (Not before 10:00 a.m. | Group A | Perth)
Monday December 30:
Great Britain – Australia (0h30 | Groupe F | Sydney)
Greece – Kazakhstan (3h00 | Group C | Perth)
Poland – Norway (Not before 7:30 a.m. | Group B | Sydney)
China – Germany (Not before 10:00 a.m. | Group E | Perth)
Tuesday December 31:
Italy – France (0h30 | Groupe D | Sydney)
USA – Croatia (3h00 | Group A | Perth)
Wednesday January 1:
Poland – Czech Republic (0h30 | Groupe B | Sydney)
Quarter-final 1 – Winner of Group C – Winner of Group E (3h00 | Perth)
Great Britain – Australia (Not before 7:30 a.m. | Group F | Sydney)
Quarter-final 2 – Winner of Group A – Best runner-up (Not before 10:00 a.m. | Perth)
Thursday January 2:
Quarter-final 3 – Winner of group B versus best runner-up (7h30 | Sydney)
Friday January 3:
Quarter-final 4 – Winner of Group D vs Winner of Group F (7h30 | Sydney)
Saturday January 4:
Semi-final 1 – Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 3 (0h30 | Sydney)
Semi-final 2 – Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 4 (Not before 7:30 a.m. | Sydney)
Sunday January 5:
Finale (7h30 | Sydney)
