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United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek win as Poland on verge of quarterfinals

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United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek Win As Poland On Verge Of Quarterfinals

By IANS News January 09, 2026 • 18:04 PM View: 474

SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO HOT: Australia’s Alex de Minaur registered a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and sent the last United Cup quarterfinal to a deciding mixed doubles tie in Sydney on Friday. The World No. 6 saved all nine break points he faced across his first four service games – including four in the second game of the match – to keep Australia alive after world No. 2 Iga Swiatek rising star Maya Joint in straight sets.

The tie will now be decided by the mixed doubles, with the winner advancing to Saturday night’s semi-final against defending champion the United States.

TAGS Alex De Minaur United Cup Hubert Hurkacz World No Iga Swiatek Maya Joint United States De Minaur Grand Slam SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO HOT Switzerland Day Session

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