Poland Overpowers Australia in United Cup Quarters to Join USA in Semifinals

Poland Dominates Australia in Thrilling United Cup Quarterfinal, Clinches Semis Spot with Ruthless 6-0 Mixed Doubles Despite de Minaur Resistance

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Clément Gehl

le 09/01/2026 à 12h31

1 min to read

De Minaur Hunter Storm Hurkacz Hubert Joint Maya Kawa Katarzyna Smith John-Patrick Swiatek Iga Zielinski Jan

The last quarterfinal of the United Cup pitted Australia against the United States. The match got off to a terrible start for the green and gold, with Maya Joint falling in straight sets to Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1.

The men's matchup between Alex de Minaur and Hubert Hurkacz was far more competitive: the pair went to a third set, where the Australian prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

For the decisive mixed doubles featuring Storm Hunter, JP Smith, Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa, the Polish team took the first set 6-4 in a tight contest before routing the Australians 6-0 in the second.

Qualified for the semifinals, Poland will face the United States.