• Poland meets defending champions USA in the United Cup semi—rematch of the 2025 final.
  • Hubert Hurkacz opens against Taylor Fritz at 07:30 CET; Iga Świątek vs Coco Gauff follows.
  • Świątek’s 2025 tears and Hurkacz’s epic duel remain vivid memories; Poles hope for revenge.
  • Gauff is less dominant this year, but recent head-to-heads favor the American.

Poland and USA set for a high-stakes United Cup semi

Poland faces the United States in Saturday’s United Cup semifinal, a replay of last year’s dramatic final. The tie opens with Hubert Hurkacz taking on Taylor Fritz at 07:30 CET, followed by Iga Świątek against Coco Gauff. If the teams split singles, the mixed doubles will decide the winner.

Hurkacz vs Fritz — first rubber matters

Hubert Hurkacz starts the meeting against one of the U.S. leaders, Taylor Fritz. Hurkacz’s form and serve will be crucial: a strong opening victory can shift momentum to Poland and relieve pressure on Iga Świątek. Fans recall Hurkacz’s thrilling three-set duel with Alex de Minaur in the earlier tie that kept Poland alive.

Świątek seeks a different ending against Gauff

Iga Świątek returns to the court with recent highs and lows. In the 2025 United Cup final she famously left the court in tears after losing to Coco Gauff — an image that still resonates. This time, Świątek comes in against a Gauff who has not been as flawless as a year ago; Gauff did suffer a surprising group-stage loss to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Still, Gauff has won the last several matches against Świątek, making their clash a key test for Poland.

Why this tie feels like revenge

Last year’s final had everything: big rallies, tight tiebreaks, emotional scenes, and a deciding third-set drama. Poland fell short, but the memory of that loss fuels the team now. With both singles matchups mirroring last year’s pairings, the difference could be timing and current form—elements Poland hopes will tilt the outcome in their favor.

What to watch

– Hubert Hurkacz’s serve and ability to handle Fritz’s power and baseline control.
– Iga Świątek’s mental composure against Coco Gauff, given their recent head-to-head trends.
– The mixed doubles, which will decide the tie if the singles split 1-1.

Expect an intense morning of tennis. Coverage begins early; the first serve is scheduled for 07:30 CET. Polish fans will be watching closely as hubert hurkacz and Iga Świątek try to rewrite the script from last year.

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