Sydney, Jan 10, 2026 (AFP) - Switzerland battle into United Cup final in searing Sydney heat

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2026-01-10

Stan Wawrinka lost in three sets in gruelling Sydney heat of more than 40C but Switzerland beat Belgium on Saturday to reach their first United Cup final. Switzerland won 2-1, with Belinda Bencic playing a starring role, and will face either holders the United States or Poland in Sunday's decider. The Tokyo Olympic champion Bencic put Switzerland on their way in the semi-finals with a battling 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/0) victory over Elise Mertens in two......

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