Overview
- Iga Swiatek downplayed concern after consecutive United Cup losses to Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic, saying she is "super sore" but fine and will prioritize brief recovery and technical tweaks before the Australian Open.
- Poland captured the United Cup 2-1 over Switzerland, with Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski clinching the deciding mixed doubles tie in Sydney.
- Belinda Bencic finished the event 9-1 and won MVP after five singles victories, a surge that returned her to the WTA top 10 in her post‑childbirth comeback.
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka retained the Brisbane International without dropping a set, extended her rankings lead, and arrives in Melbourne focused on improvement.
- The updated WTA list has Coco Gauff up to No. 3 and Madison Keys at No. 9, as contenders complete final preparations this week in Adelaide and Hobart.