Hopman Cup announces 2018 teams, led by Federer and Zverev

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Hopman Cup announces 2018 teams, led by Federer and Zverev

Japan is sending a team for the first time in 16 years.

Published Oct 04, 2017

The Hopman Cup will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2018 with a star-heavy field. Three Top 10 players will compete at the Perth Arena to kick off the new year and the new season.

World No. 2 Roger Federer will return with his '17 partner Belinda Bencic.

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German is putting forth a strong tandem in Alexander Zverev and former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber.

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Russia will have a blend of youth and experience with Svetlana Kuznetsova and Karan Khachanov.

Daria Gavrilova and Thanasi Kokkinakis will have the home advantage.

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David Goffin is no stranger to team competition as he joins forces with Elise Mertens.

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Canada will try to get 2018 off to a good start with Eugenie Bouchard and Vasek Pospisil.

Last year's finalists, CoCo Vandeweghe and Jack Sock, return for Team USA.

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And for the first time in 16 years, Japan will be represented in Hopman action thanks to Naomi Osaka and Yuichi Sugita.

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The Hopman Cup starts on December 30.