The United States won the inaugural edition of the United Cup beating Italy in the final. The American team whitewashed the Italian 4-0 with Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Francis Tiafoe, and Madison Keys scoring victories for the US. (ATP)

Novak Djokovic beat Sebastian Korda to win the Adelaide International 1. Towards the end of the second set, Korda seemed to be inching towards a win but Djokovic used his experience to pull off the win. (CNN)

Aryna Sabalenka won the women’s title at Adelaide International 1 beating Czech qualifier Linda Noskova 6-3 7-6(4). (WTA)

Coco Gauff won the ASB classic without dropping a set. She beat Rebecca Masarova in the final (ESPN)

Carlos Alcaraz (injury), Naomi Osaka (reasons unclear), Venus Williams (injury), and Simona Halep (doping investigation) will miss the Australian Open (Reuters)

The United States has extended vaccine requirements for foreign travelers. This means that Novak Djokovic will miss Indian Wells and Miami Masters (BBC)