The United Cup in Australia kicks off the tennis season on Friday, featuring Switzerland’s team led by Belinda Bencic and Dominic Stricker. After a year off, Bencic returns post-maternity leave and aims to showcase her skills alongside Stricker, who is also on the comeback trail following back issues. The Swiss team includes additional players Céline Naef, Conny Perrin, Rémy Bertola, and Jakub Paul, competing for advancement to the quarterfinals in early January.