Poland Claims First United Cup Title in Tennis

The Polish national team secured its inaugural victory at the United Cup, defeating Switzerland 2-1 in the final held in Sydney, thus overcoming disappointments from the last two editions.

The match began with Switzerland taking an early lead as Belinda Bencic triumphed over world number one Iga Swiatek. However, Hubert Hurkacz leveled the score by defeating experienced player Stan Wawrinka in a thrilling three-set match.

In the decisive match, the Polish duo of Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zieliński overcame Bencic and Jakub Paul, clinching the coveted title for their country.

Swiatek, who did not perform at her best during the tournament, expressed her happiness over the team victory, stating that their hard work had finally paid off. She emphasized that mutual support among players was key to their success.

This victory followed a remarkable journey for Poland, which had previously eliminated the defending champions, the USA, in the semifinals. This win provides Hurkacz with a significant boost ahead of the Australian Open, while Swiatek remains one of the favorites at Melbourne Park despite her recent loss.

The final featured exciting moments, including Bencic's comeback against Swiatek in the women's singles and Wawrinka's pressure on Hurkacz in his final season before retirement. Ultimately, the experience of the Polish team in the mixed doubles secured the title, leading to jubilant celebrations on the court.

With this success, Poland has written a new chapter in the tournament's history and demonstrated its ability to compete on the largest international stages.