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Switzerland Shines in United Cup Final, Faces USA or Poland

1/10/2026

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Switzerland reached its first United Cup final by defeating Belgium in the semi-finals.
Belinda Bencic defeated Elise Mertens 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 to lead the win.
Stan Wawrinka lost to Zizou Bergs.
Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul won the decisive mixed doubles 6-3, 0-6, 10-5.
Switzerland will face the United States or Poland in the final on Sunday, in 41-degree heat in Sydney.

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Switzerland reached its first United Cup final by defeating Belgium in the semi-finals.
Belinda Bencic defeated Elise Mertens 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 to lead the win.
Stan Wawrinka lost to Zizou Bergs.
Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul won the decisive mixed doubles 6-3, 0-6, 10-5.
Switzerland will face the United States or Poland in the final on Sunday, in 41-degree heat in Sydney.