Article by Luminița Paul – Published on Friday, 02 January 2026, 19:45 / Updated on Friday, 02 January 2026 19:46
Alexander Zverev, Eva Lys and the rest of Germany's United Cup team had fun diving into a seawater pool at Sydney's famous Wylie's Baths.
The German team made a splash in Sydney, before hoping to make a splash on the field at United Cup.
The team that won the title in 2024 took a short break to relax before entering the competition to visit the famous Wylie's Baths, located near Coogee Beach. Germans — Alexander Zverev, Eva Lys, Laura Siegemund, Kevin Krawietz, Patrick Zahraj and Hodzic mine — enjoyed their time at the seawater pool, especially the team building.
“I'm a big fan of team racing, so I'm very happy that the German team is here in full“, said Lys (23 years old, 40th WTA). “I feel like we don't get many opportunities where the ATP and WTA can be together, so I'm excited“, added the player who is the representative of her country in singles, alongside Zverev, the ATP number 3.
Sascha Zverev and Laura Siegemund contributed to Germany's victory two years ago, beating Poland 2-1 in an unforgettable final. The two won the deciding mixed doubles match. That year, triple Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber played in singles, and in this edition Lys takes her place.
Alexander Zverev: “We hope to have the same success as two years ago”
“The team is a bit different from two years ago when we won. But Laura is here, I am here. I've always had mixed success in the past” Zverev said. “This time we have an excellent player in Eva so it's nice to have such great support and we hope to continue and have the same success as two years ago“, hopes the triple Grand Slam finalist
Team Germany kicks off the competition on Sunday, January 4, in the Group F day session in Sydney, fighting for their second United Cup trophy against the Netherlands. Lys is to face the Susan Lamensbefore Zverev played against him Tallon Griekspoor. Poland is also in the same group, where they are Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz.
United Cup schedule for January 3
- Group B (Sydney) » Belgium – China
- Group D (Sydney) » Australia – Norway
- Group C (Perth) » France – Switzerland
- Group A (Perth) » USA – Argentina
