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Poland Claims First United Cup Title Amid Iga Swiatek's Struggles

1/13/2026

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Poland won its first United Cup title on January 12, 2026, defeating Switzerland 2-1 in Sydney, with Hubert Hurkacz (Polish tennis player) returning from injury.
Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won mixed doubles.
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, suffered back-to-back defeats before the Australian Open.
She downplayed fitness concerns, saying, "Everything is fine. Just super sore."
As the Australian Open nears, Swiatek's health and form will be monitored.

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Poland won its first United Cup title on January 12, 2026, defeating Switzerland 2-1 in Sydney, with Hubert Hurkacz (Polish tennis player) returning from injury.
Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won mixed doubles.
Iga Swiatek, world No. 2, suffered back-to-back defeats before the Australian Open.
She downplayed fitness concerns, saying, "Everything is fine. Just super sore."
As the Australian Open nears, Swiatek's health and form will be monitored.