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Swiatek Leads Poland to Victory over Australia in United ...

Poland won 2-1 over host Australia with Iga Swiatek's singles win and a mixed doubles clincher to reach United Cup semifinals against defending champions USA.

  • On Friday in Sydney, Poland beat hosts Australia 2-1 to advance to the United Cup semifinals against the United States.
  • World number two Iga Swiatek thrashed 19-year-old Maya Joint 6-1, 6-1 in 58 minutes, while Australia’s Alex de Minaur beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to level the quarterfinal at 1-1.
  • The deciding match, Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won the mixed doubles 6-4, 6-0 over John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter, sealing the tie.
  • That result tees up Iga Swiatek against world number four Coco Gauff in the semifinals, marking Poland's fourth consecutive advance while the United States beat Greece earlier.
  • The United Cup, a mixed-teams event featuring 18 countries, serves as a build-up to the Australian Open starting January 18, 2026, while tournament organizers moved a semifinal earlier due to extreme heat.
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United Cup Highlights: Coco Gauff (USA) v Iga Swiatek (POL)

Watch the match highlights between Coco Gauff (USA) & Iga Swiatek (POL) in the semifinals of the 2026 United Cup.

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Swiatek leads Poland to victory over Australia in United ...

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Poland advances to face US in the semifinals of the United Cup

Poland will play the United States in the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Australia 2-1 in Sydney.

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