Wikipedia - ATP Cup

The ATP Cup was an international outdoor hard court men's tennis team tournament, which ran from 2020 to 2022. The tournament was played across one or three Australian cities over ten days in the lead up to the Australian Open, and featured teams from 12, 16 or 24 countries. The event was the first ATP team competition since the ATP World Team Cup, which was held in Düsseldorf from 1978 to 2012.

History

On 2 July 2018, ATP director Chris Kermode announced that he had plans to organise a men's team tennis tournament in response to the Davis Cup changing their format six months earlier. The tournament at the time of the announcement had the name World Team Cup, taking from the previous World Team Cup that took place in Düsseldorf from 1978 to 2012.

On 15 November, the ATP and Tennis Australia announced that the tournament would be known as the ATP Cup, with 24 teams playing at three cities in preparation for the Australian Open. Those cities would later be revealed to be Sydney, Brisbane and Perth; the new event would also result in the cancellation of the similar mixed-gender Hopman Cup tournament previously played in Perth (it would later be revived in 2023, relocated to Nice, France).

The tournament took place in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, with Sydney the hosts of the quarter-finals onwards. In 2021, the tournament was deferred several weeks, and moved to Melbourne Park with 12 teams, due to the restrictions on domestic travel in Australia stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 event would be held in Sydney with 16 teams as these restrictions were ongoing.

Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ITF barred Russia and Belarus from competing at the tournament.

On 7 August 2022, amid an unsuccessful run hampered by low attendance and COVID-19-related issues, Tennis Australia announced that the ATP Cup would be replaced by a new mixed team event known as the United Cup beginning in 2023. The new event is a collaboration between Tennis Australia, the ATP, and the WTA, with players in the group stage also eligible to receive ATP and WTA rankings points.

**ATP Cup MD (Main Draw) Tournament Description**

The ATP Cup MD is an exhilarating international tennis tournament that showcases the world's top male players competing in a unique team format. Held annually, this prestigious event brings together national teams from across the globe, each vying for the coveted title and the chance to demonstrate their nation's tennis prowess.

Set against a backdrop of vibrant fanfare and electric atmosphere, the ATP Cup MD features a series of singles and doubles matches, where players not only compete for individual glory but also for their country's honor. The tournament typically takes place in early January, serving as a thrilling prelude to the Australian Open and setting the stage for the tennis season ahead.

With a mix of established stars and rising talents, the ATP Cup MD promises high-stakes matches filled with intense rivalries and unforgettable moments. Fans can expect to witness top-tier athleticism, strategic gameplay, and the passion that comes with representing one's nation on the global stage.

The tournament is held in various host cities, providing a unique opportunity for fans to experience world-class tennis in a festive environment. As teams battle through the group stages and into the knockout rounds, the excitement builds, culminating in a dramatic final that determines the champion of the ATP Cup MD.

Join us for this thrilling celebration of tennis, where national pride and sporting excellence collide in an unforgettable showcase of talent and teamwork!