Iga Swiatek Pushes Poland Into Back-To-Back United Cup Final - In Pics

Former world number women's singles player Iga Swiatek beat Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina 7-6(5), 6-4 to help Poland take a 2-0 lead and get into the final of the United Cup. Runners-up of last season, Poland were pushed 1-0 up by Hubert Hurkacz who got a swift victory over Alexander Shevchenko. Poland will face the winner of the clash between United States and Czechia in the final.

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Updated on: 4 January 2025 5:36 pm

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United Cup Final | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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United Cup Final: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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United Cup Final: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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Tennis United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

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