Gauff beats Swiatek again as US wins United Cup for 2nd time in 3 years

By The Associated Press

Coco Gauff of the U.S., right, and teammate Taylor Fritz gesture during the award ceremony after the U.S. team defeated Poland in their final match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rick Rycroft]

SYDNEY (AP) — Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0. Taylor Fritz beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (4) at the Ken Rosewall Arena as the Americans secured their second United Cup title in three years. The third-ranked Gauff says it’s “the only team event I’ve ever won, so I’m super excited.” Poland was runner-up for the second straight year after losing the previous edition to Germany.