Iga Swiatek began her new season with a win as she led Poland to a dominant 3-0 triumph over Brazil in Pool A of the United Cup. The world No. 1 made it 1-0 after beating Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets before Hubert Hurkacz battled past Thiago Seyboth Wild. The Polish pair then combined to ease to victory in the mixed doubles and will take on Spain on Monday for a place in the last eight.
Iga Siwatek and Hubert Hurkacz combined to help Poland ease to a 3-0 victory over Brazil in Pool A of the United Cup.
Poland are the favourites for the second edition of the mixed international team competition and opened their campaign in style.
Matches feature two singles and one mixed doubles tie and Swiatek, the world No. 1, cruised past Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets to begin her season before Hurkacz came through a decider to beat Thiago Seyboth Wild.
The pair then made it a clean sweep in the doubles to cap off a win which means Poland and Spain, the other team in Pool A, will battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
“Iga is incredible,” Hurkacz said afterwards. “Watching her play from close by, the energy she brings and the positivity and how she can hit the ball is really impressive.
“It’s so much fun to be able to share the court with her and play for Poland.”
In what was a repeat of last year’s French Open semi-final, Swiatek was dominant from the outset against Haddad Maia.
The Brazilian held serve at the start of the match before Swiatek reeled off six of the next seven games to take the early advantage.
The second set was a tighter affair but Swiatek displayed all her battling qualities to withstand everything that was thrown at her.
Swiatek saved two break points at 2-1 clear before giving up her serve at 4-1 as Haddad Maia started to find some success, but the Pole snuffed out any hopes of a Brazilian comeback by winning eight of the next 10 points to complete a 6-2 6-2 victory.
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