The fourth edition of the United Cup, a mixed team competition kicking off the international tennis season, began on January 1st and 2nd, 2024, at the "Rac Arena" in Perth, Australia. Spain and Argentina faced off in Group A, with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals - a direct elimination draw - alongside the top two runners-up from the six groups. The matches were broadcast live on SuperTenniss and SuperTenniX.
The tie commenced with a compelling men's singles match between Jaume Munar (ATP #33) of Spain and Sebastian Baez (ATP #45) of Argentina. Their head-to-head record is evenly split; Munar secured a victory in the qualifying round of Buenos Aires in 2021, while Baez triumphed in the quarterfinals of Santiago de Chile in 2024, both contests taking place on clay courts.
Following the men's match, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (WTA #41) of Spain took on Solana Sierra (WTA #66) of Argentina in the women's singles. Bouzas Maneiro holds a 1-0 advantage in their previous encounter, having defeated sierra in three sets during the second round of the Madrid tournament on clay in 2024.