Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0. Taylor Fritz beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4,

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are on a collision course for United Cup glory after the USA and Poland won their respective semi-finals on Saturday in Sydney.

Iga Swiatek secured a major victory over Elena Rybakina, 7-6(5), 6-4, to send Poland into another United Cup final. The Polish star excelled in key moments, avenging her losses to the 2022 Wimbledon champion,