At the United Cup, entire ties can flip on a single mixed doubles sprint. Poland clinched its quarterfinal in the decider, and the format offers clear lessons in routines, breathing, cues, and roles you can apply before Melbourne.
One point. Winner takes everything. Using the Australian Open 2026 One-Point Slam as a lens, learn the mental routine, serve-location probabilities, return plays, and simple pressure drills juniors and league players can run this week.
Starting in 2026, the ATP WBGT heat rule adds a timed 10-minute cooling break that can change January in Australia. Use this 10 to 14 day plan, match-day tactics, and checklists to turn heat into an edge.
A practical guide to the ATP and WTA’s WBGT thresholds, the 10-minute cooling break with coaching, and suspension triggers. What teams tested at the United Cup and how to prep for Australia’s hottest days ahead of Melbourne.
The ATP’s 2026 WBGT heat rule adds cooling breaks and approved wearables, changing how you train and coach in the Australian summer. Use this science-backed 14-day plan with drills, hydration, cooling tactics, and gear to win in extreme heat.
The United Cup and Brisbane openers are the first real test of updated ATP and WTA heat protocols. See how the new 10 minute break is reshaping prep, tactics, mindset, and gear before Melbourne.
A 10-8 mixed doubles tiebreak on January 7 in Perth delivered a masterclass in clutch tennis. Steal the reset routines, partner scripts, and breathing cues you can turn into on-court drills before Melbourne.
Early results across the Australian swing exposed the gap between practice shape and true match fitness. From Hurkacz’s 21-ace comeback to Raducanu’s late-set fade and Sabalenka’s 47-minute Brisbane rout, here is how to train what actually wins in January heat.
Stop guessing in the gym. Use a simple, repeatable system to turn match video and stats into targeted strength, speed, and mental training that shows up in junior tennis.
