Hopman Cup facts for kids
| Sport | Tennis |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Most recent champion(s) |
 Poland |
The Hopman Cup was a special international tennis tournament. It was played every year in Perth, Western Australia, usually in January. This tournament was unique because it was a team event where countries competed with both male and female players. It started in 1989 and was a popular way to kick off the tennis season.
What was the Hopman Cup?
The Hopman Cup was different from many other tennis tournaments. Instead of individual players competing alone, countries sent a team. Each team had one male and one female tennis player. These teams then played against other countries. It was a great chance to see top players team up and represent their nation!
How did the Tournament Work?
Each match between two countries was called a "tie" and involved three parts:
- A men's singles match (one male player against another)
- A women's singles match (one female player against another)
- A mixed doubles match (where the male and female players from each team played together against another team's pair)
The country that won two out of these three matches won the tie. Teams played in groups, and the best teams from these groups went on to play in the finals to decide the champion.
Who Won the Hopman Cup?
Many famous tennis players and countries have won the Hopman Cup over the years. The tournament ran for many years, and different nations showed their strength in this mixed-team format. Here are some of the recent champions:
| Year | Winning Country | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Poland |
Jerzy Janowicz & Agnieszka Radwańska |
| 2014 |  France |
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga & Alizé Cornet |
| 2013 |  Spain |
Fernando Verdasco & Anabel Medina Garrigues |
| 2012 |  Czech Republic |
Tomáš Berdych & Petra Kvitová |
| 2011 |  United States |
John Isner & Bethanie Mattek-Sands |
See also
In Spanish: Copa Hopman para niños
