Iga Swiatek Pushes Poland Into Back-To-Back United Cup Final - In Pics

Former world number women's singles player Iga Swiatek beat Kazakhstan라이브 바카라 Elena Rybakina 7-6(5), 6-4 to help Poland take a 2-0 lead and get into the final of the United Cup. Runners-up of last season, Poland were pushed 1-0 up by Hubert Hurkacz who got a swift victory over Alexander Shevchenko. Poland will face the winner of the clash between United States and Czechia in the final.

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Updated on: 4 January 2025 5:36 pm

United Cup Final | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates her win over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina plays a forehand in their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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United Cup Final: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek

United Cup Final: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek, right, celebrates with teammates after her win over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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United Cup Final: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina

United Cup Final: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina plays a forehand to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek

United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina

United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek

Australia Tennis United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina plays a backhand to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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Australia Tennis United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina

Australia Tennis United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatekd

United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina plays a forehand to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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Tennis United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek

Tennis United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.

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Tennis United Cup: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina

Tennis United Cup: Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek Photo: AP/Rick Rycroft

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a forehand to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia.