US EditionThird Time Lucky as Poland Beat Switzerland to Win United Cup
- Jan 11 in Sydney, Poland beat Switzerland 2-1 to win the United Cup, sealed by Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski's 6-4, 6-3 mixed doubles victory.
- After two prior final losses in 2024 and 2025, Poland erased those defeats by beating last year's champions the United States in the semi-finals.
- Hubert Hurkacz responded by defeating Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in his first event back after a near seven-month injury layoff, serving 18 aces and saving eight of nine break points.
- The triumph gives Hubert Hurkacz momentum ahead of the Australian Open starting January 18, and players called the week a career high.
- Reflecting on the win, Poland highlighted teamwork and support, saying `This year it was such a team effort, I really felt the support.` and `We can be so proud` after their first United Cup title, with Iga Swiatek calling it `Third time lucky`.
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Belinda Bencic breaks down in Stan Wawrinka's arms after United Cup final heartbreak despite stunning Swiatek win
Belinda Bencic and Stan Wawrinka led Switzerland to the United Cup final but suffered a heartbreaking loss on Sunday. Despite giving it their all against Team Poland, they came up shy 2-1.
The United Cup team tennis tournament was won this year by Poland, who defeated Switzerland two games to one in Sunday's final.
Chicago Tribune
SYDNEY (AP) — Poland captured the United Cup and rebounded from two consecutive runner-up finishes in the final after Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa defeated Jakub Paul and Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-3 in the decisive mixed doubles match on Sunday, completing a 2-1 comeback victory over Switzerland. Earlier, Hubert Hurkacz beat Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to level the final after Belinda Bencic rallied from a set down to upset world No. 2 Iga Świąt…
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