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Hopman Cup departs Perth after 31 years as new ATP Cup takes over

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The unique mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth has been axed after 31 years and replaced by the ATP World Team Cup, officials said Thursday in a revamp of the season-opening tennis calendar.

Two of the three cities to host the new men-only tournament -- Sydney and Brisbane -- had already been announced with Perth now confirmed as the third.

It means the popular Hopman Cup, won this year by Swiss pair Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic, has had to make way.