United Cup

Iga Swiatek cited the unique emotional toll of team competition for Poland as the reason for her downturn in form.

After two years of heartbreak, Team Poland has finally captured the United Cup crown with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Switzerland.

In a high-stakes thriller, Team Poland avenged last year's heartbreak by toppling the defending champion United States at the United Cup.

United Cup skipper Lleyton Hewitt revealed an injury battle was behind his call not to play Alex De Minaur in the crucial mixed doubles rubber.

De Minaur only made two unforced errors in the final set and had to pause for a moment when told of that stat post-match.

Despite a mysterious mid-match breakdown that left her in tears, Iga Swiatek regained her composure to overwhelm Australia's Maya Joint.

Blown off the court in under an hour last time she faced Iga Swiatek, Maya Joint has vowed she's ready to steer Australia into the United Cup semis.

Coco Gauff has helped lead the USA to the semi finals at the United Cup - but it wasn't all smooth sailing for the defending champions.

Polish star Hubert Hurkacz has dominated his first two matches of the United Cup, but will have a tougher time of it against the home hero.

Alex de Minaur has led Australia into the United Cup quarter finals, winning his singles match before backing up in the mixed doubles.