US EditionPoland Overcomes ŚWiątek Defeat to Bencic and Rallies to Beat Switzerland in United Cup Final
Belinda Bencic overcame a set deficit with nine consecutive points in the second set to help Switzerland lead Poland in the United Cup final, held in Sydney.
- On Sunday, Belinda Bencic rallied from a set down to beat No.2 Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 at Ken Rosewall Arena, giving Switzerland a surprise lead over Poland.
- Having won all four of her singles and four mixed doubles matches this week, Bencic shifted momentum early in the second set by winning nine consecutive points, evening the match in a swift 33-minute set.
- Swiatek fought to save two match points with consecutive aces, committing 36 unforced errors to Bencic's 10, while the decisive third set hinged on a break at 2-1 and a backhand winner on the third match point.
- With Wawrinka retiring this season, his match against Hubert Hurkacz later on Sunday takes on added importance to decide the tie.
- Belinda Bencic said she felt `I felt I was in the match from the very first point` and played freely, which she cited as key to her performance.
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Team Poland will contest its third straight United Cup final, hoping that this time fortune favors them after finishing runners-up in the past two editions. Led by Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek, the Polish squad faces Switzerland with a new champion guaranteed. Switzerland’s inspired run Switzerland’s campaign has been driven by Belinda Bencic, who has been flawless in both singles and mixed doubles. Playing captain Stan Wawrinka has provided l…
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