United States at the 2026 United Cup
The United States national tennis team is scheduled to compete at the 2026 United Cup, the fourth edition of the mixed-gender team tournament. As two-time champions, the USA enters the tournament as the top seed and defending champions, with their campaign set to take place in Perth, Australia.
Team Roster
The United States team is composed of three male and three female players, led by their top-ranked singles players, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz. The team was announced following the player entry deadline in November 2025.
| Player | ATP/WTA Ranking (as of November 2025) | Role |
| Taylor Fritz | ATP No. 6 | ATP No. 1 Player |
| Coco Gauff | WTA No. 3 | WTA No. 1 Player |
| Mackenzie McDonald | ATP No. 113 | Rest of ATP Players |
| Christian Harrison | ATP No. 15* | Rest of ATP Players |
| Varvara Lepchenko | WTA No. 154 | Rest of WTA Players |
| Nicole Melichar-Martinez | WTA No. 18* | Rest of WTA Players |
*Note: Some sources indicate doubles rankings for Christian Harrison and Nicole Melichar-Martinez, who are expected to primarily contribute in doubles matches.
Key Players
The American squad features a strong mix of singles and doubles talent:
- Coco Gauff: As the WTA World No. 3, Gauff is the leading female player for the team. She has been a crucial part of the team’s success in previous editions.
- Taylor Fritz: Ranked ATP World No. 6, Fritz is the team’s top male player and forms a “luxury duo” with Gauff, giving the US team the best combined ranking in the tournament.
The team will be looking to successfully defend their title from the 2025 tournament.
Group Stage
As the top seeds, the United States was drawn into Group A and will play their group stage matches in Perth.
The teams in Group A are:
- United States (Top Seed)
- Spain
- Argentina
The tournament begins on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Past Performance
The United States has been the most dominant nation in the history of the United Cup, winning the title in two of the three editions played prior to 2026.
| Year | Result | Key Players | Final Opponent |
| 2023 | Champions | Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys | Defeated Italy 4–0 |
| 2024 | Semifinals | Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Alycia Parks, Denis Kudla | Lost to Poland 3–0 |
| 2025 | Champions | Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Christian Harrison, Nicole Melichar-Martinez | Defeated Poland 2–0 |
The team’s success has been characterized by strong top-tier singles players and excellent team chemistry, often highlighted by the commanding performances of the No. 2 singles players and consistent mixed doubles pairings. The 2025 final saw Coco Gauff defeat Iga Świątek, and Taylor Fritz defeat Hubert Hurkacz to secure the second title.
