Poland Advances to United Cup Semifinals After Swiatek's Gritty Win

Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz secure key victories against Great Britain, setting up a semifinal clash with Kazakhstan in Sydney.

Iga Swiatek overcame Katie Boulter in a three-set battle, winning 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-4, to clinch Poland's spot in the United Cup semifinals.
Swiatek, who required painkillers and a medical timeout during the match, described the nearly three-hour contest as physically exhausting but crucial for her team.
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Billy Harris in straight sets, 7-6(3), 7-5, marking his first singles win of the tournament and giving Poland an early 1-0 lead in the quarterfinals.
Poland will face Kazakhstan, led by Elena Rybakina, in the semifinals of the $10 million mixed-team tournament, which precedes the Australian Open starting January 12.
The United States has already secured its semifinal spot and awaits the winner of Italy versus the Czech Republic in the remaining quarterfinal matchup.