Raducanu returns for United Cup

Raducanu's injury return

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, will return from a stress fracture of the shin after being sidelined since June.

United Cup timeline

The mixed-team event runs from January 1 to 10, 2027, in Perth and Sydney.

Special ranking approval

Raducanu qualifies for a special ranking set at No. 38, allowing her to enter eight events including two Grand Slams.

Team USA lineup

Ben Shelton leads Team USA with Coco Gauff, replacing Taylor Fritz who exited the 2026 edition.

Raducanu's first match

Raducanu faces Diane Parry on Saturday, January 2, in the United Cup day session.

Gauff's United Cup goal

Gauff stated, 'I can’t wait to represent Team USA again at the United Cup. We’re coming back with one goal: to bring the trophy home for the USA once again.'

“I can’t wait to represent Team USA again at the United Cup. There is such an incredible atmosphere that comes with playing at the event. We’re coming back with one goal: to bring the trophy home for the USA once again.”

Shelton's role

Shelton, a US Open finalist and Paris Masters runner-up, takes the No. 1 men’s spot for Team USA.

Team USA schedule

Shelton opens against Aleksandr Shevchenko on January 2, after Gauff faces Yulia Putintseva.

United Cup structure

The event splits 18 teams into six groups of three, with winners advancing to quarter-finals in Perth and Sydney.

Raducanu's ranking impact

With the special ranking, Raducanu becomes British No. 1 for the United Cup and can enter eight events in 2027.