For the first time, Denmark will participate in the United Cup, a team tournament taking place in Australia early next year.
This was announced by the Danish Tennis Federation in a press release.
Clara Tauson and Holger Rune have both confirmed their availability to represent their home country.
"Clara and I have been talking about the United Cup for a while, and we decided to try starting the year a bit differently than usual. It will be fun to represent Denmark together as a team, and hopefully, we’ll get some good matches in as preparation for the Australian Open," says Rune.
The tournament features a total of 18 teams. Each tie consists of a women’s singles match, a men’s singles match, and a mixed doubles match.
Each nation can bring three players of each gender, so it is not guaranteed that Tauson and Rune will be on the court at the same time.
"I’m really looking forward to the United Cup. Holger and I both play for Denmark every day, but the national team is something special. Holger is in great form, and I’m excited about it. We’ll give it our all, and with strong support from Danish tennis fans, anything is possible," says Tauson.
The draw for the tournament—which was first established in 2022—will take place on Thursday. The United States has won the event twice, while Germany and Poland have each claimed one title.
Rune is currently making a comeback following an 11-month injury layoff; he is ranked 406th in the world. Tauson has struggled with various physical issues in 2026 and ended her season early to ensure she is ready for 2027. She is currently ranked 58th among women.