Draper & Raducanu to team up for GB at United Cup

After agreeing to play in the United Cup in Australia next year, British number two Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper could play mixed doubles.

The first three teams to be confirmed for the mixed-team competition, which will take place in Perth and Sydney from February 2 to February 11, 2018, are Australia, Great Britain, Poland, and Australia.

Before Britain exited at the quarter-finals, Draper injured himself before making his World Cup debut in 2026.

New star power will be introduced to the tournament, according to United Cup director Stephen Farrow, who saw the British [number ones] in the Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu lineup for the first time.

Eighteen teams will be divided into six groups of three, with each team playing against the other teams in a round-robin format. Each team will have three male and three female players.

One mixed doubles match will be played in each tie, along with one men’s singles match, one women’s singles match, and one women’s singles match featuring the top-ranked singles players.

Although it’s possible that the team organizers will choose two doubles specialists for the squad, Draper and Raducanu could play together in the doubles.

Ranking points will be offered as Raducanu, the 29th seed, tries to become one of the 32 seeds for the Australian Open.

I’m honored to make my January United Cup debut, Raducanu said.

“It’s a unique opportunity and week to enjoy being able to play for Team GB with my team-mates.”

“It’s great to represent my country on the tour, spend a few extra weeks in Australia,” said one fan.