Overview
- Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski beat Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul 6-4, 6-3 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in Sydney.
- Belinda Bencic defeated Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to put Switzerland ahead before Hubert Hurkacz leveled the tie by overcoming Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
- The triumph delivers Poland’s first United Cup after runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025.
- Hurkacz continued a strong return from a near seven‑month injury layoff, carrying momentum into the Australian Open starting January 18.
- Bencic’s nine‑match United Cup streak ended in the final, while Swiatek exited with back‑to‑back defeats as matches were contested in extreme Sydney heat.