United Cup
Zverev & Lys hope to make a splash for Germany at United Cup
Germans go to Wylie’s Baths in Sydney
January 02, 2026
Andrew Eichenholz/ATP Tour
Alexander Zverev and Eva Lys are the highest singles gamers for Germany on the 2026 United Cup.
By ATP Workers
Group Germany made a literal splash Friday in Sydney earlier than they hope to make a figurative one on the United Cup.
The staff that gained the title in 2024 took a fast break earlier than the competitors to go to the well-known Wylie’s Baths close to Coogee Seaside. The Germans — Alexander Zverev, Eva Lys, Laura Siegemund, Kevin Krawietz, Patrick Zahraj and Mina Hodzic — loved their time on the tidal swimming pool, particularly the staff bonding.
“I am an enormous fan of staff occasions, so I am actually completely satisfied Group Germany is all collectively right here,” Lys stated. “I really feel like we do not have many occasions [when] ATP and in addition WTA can stick collectively, so I am excited.”
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Zverev and Siegemund helped lead Germany to glory two years in the past, defeating Poland 2-1 in an unforgettable ultimate. Zverev and Siegemund clinched that tie in a deciding blended doubles. That 12 months, Angelique Kerber performed singles, whereas this version Lys is taking the mantle.
“Barely completely different staff than two years in the past after we gained it. However Laura is right here, I am right here. We had good success within the blended at all times prior to now,” Zverev stated. “We have now an ideal feminine participant in Eva this time, so it is good to have this massive of help and hopefully we will go on and have the identical success as two years in the past.”
Group Germany begins its pursuit of a second United Cup trophy on Sunday through the day session in Group F towards the Netherlands. Lys is scheduled to face Suzan Lamens earlier than Zverev takes on Tallon Griekspoor.
