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Tsitsipas vs Harris Prediction United Cup 1/5/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks
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United Cup Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Billy Harris
05:35 AM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Stefanos Tsitsipas -333 / Billy Harris +250
Tournament Details
Tournament name: United CupHost cities: Perth, Sydney
Date: 2 – 11 January 2026
Field: 18 countries
Total prize money: $11,806,190
Tie: Greece vs Great Britain
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Billy Harris Preview
Stefanos Tsitsipas produced a fine performance to dismiss Shintaro Mochizuki as Greece started the 2026 United Cup with a victory over Japan. Tsitsipas went down a break in the match, and it appeared the writing would be on the wall.
Tsitsipas had spoken about his struggles in 2025, suggesting he considered retirement during an injury-riddled season where he dropped outside the world’s top 30, and he was constantly battling back pain. But the former World No. 3 recovered and raised his level when he needed to put the match beyond Mochizuki’s reach.
Tsitsipas hammered 8 aces and 2 double faults in the victory. Tsitsipas landed 69% of first serves in play and won 67% of first serve points (28/42). Tsitsipas won 58% of second serve points (11/19) and saved one of two break points. Tsitsipas then joined Maria Sakkari in mixed doubles, beating Nao Hibino and Moyuka Uchijima in straight sets. Greece won the tie 3-0.
Billy Harris picked up his first-ever win at the United Cup to give Great Britain hope against Japan, seeing off Shintaro Mochizuki. Harris, who is a replacement of the injured Jack Draper in this competition, prevailed 7-6, 6-3 in an hour and three minutes.
Mochizuki served for the opening set, but Harris was able to break back in the ninth game. Harris hit 4 aces and 3 double faults in the victory. He landed 59% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (30/41).
Harris won 55% of second serve points (16/29) and saved four of six break points. Great Britain capitalized on Harris’ big victory. Olivia Nicholls and Neal Skupski won the decisive mixed doubles 10-7 in a 10-point tiebreak after nearly two hours. Great Britain won the tie 2-1.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Billy Harris Head-To-Head
Tsitsipas and Harris have never met, so this will be their first career meeting at the tour level.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Billy Harris Prediction
Harris has lost his last 9 matches against top 50 players, and before this year, Tsitsipas would probably rank as the kind of opponent he would fancy facing off the back of his injury struggles and inconsistent form. He’s been a profitable fade as a favorite in the past year, but I don’t think that’s the case after opening the season with a confidence-boosting victory. Give me Tsitsipas to win in two for maximum value.
