United Cup: Poland win the title for the first time

Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 in Sydney to claim the United Cup for the first time, recovering after an opening singles loss by Iga Swiatek. The tie was decided by a mixed-doubles win from Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski.

Poland won the United Cup in Sydney after beating Switzerland 2-1, securing the nation’s first title in the event. The tie required all three matches after Poland lost the opening singles. Iga Swiatek, the world number two, was beaten by Belinda Bencic in the first match. Poland had been runners-up in the 2024 and 2025 finals, and players emphasised the team effort in this victory. Match details: - Belinda Bencic beat Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to give Switzerland the early lead. - Hubert Hurkacz levelled the tie by defeating Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the men’s singles. - Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won the deciding mixed doubles 6-4, 6-3 against Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul to clinch the tie 2-1 for Poland. - Kawa and Zielinski completed the tournament with an unbeaten record, recording a fifth successive win in the event to secure the title. Summary: Poland’s win delivers the country its first United Cup championship and follows two prior final losses in 2024 and 2025. Undetermined at this time.