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Switzerland Battle Into United Cup Final in Searing Sydney Heat
Belinda Bencic won all four singles and four mixed matches, including the decisive mixed doubles, leading Switzerland to its first United Cup final.
- On Saturday, Switzerland secured a maiden United Cup final spot by beating Belgium 2-1 at Ken Rosewall Arena, led by Belinda Bencic and Stan Wawrinka.
- Wawrinka's physical strain shaped the tie, requiring ice packs and towels during his almost eight-hour match in Sydney, Australia.
- The tie was decided in mixed doubles after Zizou Bergs beat Wawrinka 6-3 6-7 6-3 and Bencic defeated Elise Mertens 6-3 4-6 7-6, with the decisive match won 10-5.
- The win also advances Switzerland into the $17 million mixed teams' showpiece, with Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul crediting Stan Wawrinka as their inspiration.
- On Sunday night, Switzerland will meet either the USA or Poland; the tie included lengthy matches with Bencic's long singles and a mixed doubles decider at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.
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