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Bencic Leads Switzerland to Historic First United Cup Final
11 Jan
Summary
- Belinda Bencic secured Switzerland's first United Cup final spot.
- The tie was played under severe heatwave conditions exceeding 40°C.
- Switzerland will face the USA or Poland in the final.

Switzerland has reached its inaugural United Cup final following a hard-fought semi-final victory against Belgium. Belinda Bencic was instrumental in the win, triumphing in her singles match and then securing the crucial mixed doubles point.
The tie was contested in extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, testing the endurance of all players. Bencic and her doubles partner Jakub Paul displayed remarkable tenacity, overcoming a second-set deficit to win the deciding match 6-3, 0-6, 10-5.
Switzerland will now compete for the United Cup title against either the defending champions, the United States, or two-time finalists Poland in the upcoming final.




