Pegula, Fritz, Keys, Tiafoe to lead U.S. team at United Cup in 2023

Team USA will seek to extend its long tradition of international excellence in a brand new competition at the inaugural United Cup.

The newly announced mixed team event will bring men and women together under their nations' flags as 18 countries compete for the trophy in Australia. Set to kick off the new season, the event will be held from Dec. 29, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2023.

A strong American contingent will travel to the event, with four Top 20 singles players among the eight-player squad. World No. 3 Jessica Pegula leads the way, with Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe rounding out the Top 20 talent. Doubles world No. 16 Desirae Krawczyk is also on the stacked roster, along with Denis Kudla, Alycia Parks and Hunter Reese.

Speaking to the official United Cup website, Tiafoe shared his excitement for the new-look competition: “Any team event is great for the game,” he said. “To see players come out for each other, get out their comfort zone, I think fans will enjoy it.