2022 ATP Cup: Preview, draw and match schedule
- Seb Sternik
- 31 December 2021
With the Australian Open just a few weeks away, some of the world’s best players will congregate at the 2022 ATP Cup as they step up their Grand Slam preparations.
The 16 teams have been separated into four groups. Each side will play their opponent once and the winner of each group will progress to the semi-finals.
Each nation has at least one player who is ranked in the ATP's top 250. This year's edition of the tournament will miss the legendary trio of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, however other top 10 stars such as Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev will be in action.
Groups and schedule
Group A: Serbia, Norway, Chile, Spain
Group B: Russia, Italy, France, Australia
Group C: Germany, Canada, Great Britain, United States
Group D: Greece, Poland, Argentina, Georgia
January 8 is the date of the second semi-final which will see the winners of Group B and C go head-to-head. The final will take place on January 9.
Group A: No Djokovic or Nadal but Serbia and Spain remain favourites
Teams and players
Match schedule
Day 1 (Saturday, January 1)
Day 3 (Monday, January 3)
Day 5 (Wednesday, January 5)
The same goes for their Spanish counterparts, Roberto Bautista Agut and Pablo Carreno Busta.
Batista Agut is a Wimbledon semi-finalist and a winner of the Davis Cup back in 2019. Carreno Busta, meanwhile, is an Olympic bronze medallist and was also part of the 2019 Davis Cup winning side.
Serbia and Spain go head-to-head on the final day of group stage action in a replay of the 2020 final - which was won by the Serbs. It's likely that the winner of that game will progress to the semi-finals.
Norway and Chile, on the other hand, don't have enough quality in their squads to pose much of a threat. Nevertheless, keep your eyes on Casper Ruud who is in good form and is the highest ranked individual player in this group.
The 23-year-old Norwegian reached the semi-finals of the ATP Finals in November and has enjoyed a solid campaign. He will be looking to single-handedly drag his team through the group.
Group B: Italy looking for Russian revenge
Teams and players
Match schedule
Day 2 (Sunday, January 2)
Day 4 (Tuesday, January 4)
Day 6 (Thursday, January 6)
Last year, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev cruised to ATP Cup glory as they both won their singles games to seal the title for Russia.
Group C: The group of death
Teams and players
Match schedule
Day 2 (Sunday, January 2)
Day 4 (Tuesday, January 4)
Day 6 (Thursday, January 6)
All to play for in Group C
Let's start with Germany. After making the semi-final last year, it's no surprise that three architects of that success have come back for more.
Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff and Kevin Krawietz will be looking to emulate last year's run and they will be joined by Yannick Hanfmann and Tim Putz.
Group D: Strength in depth will prove vital
Teams and players
Match schedule
Day 1 (Saturday, January 1)
Day 2 (Monday, January 3)
Day 5 (Wednesday, January 5)
Is Argentina the dark horse?
Poland are keen to impress but their lack of quality in the squad means Hurkacz will once again have to do the heavy lifting - both in the singles and doubles.
