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Bencic Stuns Swiatek, Gives Switzerland Early United Cup Lead

1/11/2026

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Belinda Bencic of Switzerland defeated Iga Swiatek in a United Cup match in Sydney, giving Switzerland a 1-0 lead over Poland.
Swiatek, ranked No. 2, lost 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and was bageled in the second set.
After the defeat, Swiatek left the court for treatment, visibly upset and tossing her racquet in despair, following an earlier loss to Coco Gauff.

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Belinda Bencic of Switzerland defeated Iga Swiatek in a United Cup match in Sydney, giving Switzerland a 1-0 lead over Poland.
Swiatek, ranked No. 2, lost 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and was bageled in the second set.
After the defeat, Swiatek left the court for treatment, visibly upset and tossing her racquet in despair, following an earlier loss to Coco Gauff.