Tournaments

United Cup takeaways: Poland’s breakthrough, Bencic’s MVP run, Swiatek’s reset

And just like that, the United Cup came to a close, leaving Poland on top, Belinda Bencic as MVP and plenty more to take away from a memorable start to the season.

United Cup Final 2026: What to know about the Poland vs. Switzerland showdown

Three-time finalist Poland and first-time finalist Switzerland will meet at the championship of the United Cup, where Iga Swiatek will battle Belinda Bencic in women's singles. From time to order of play and previews, here is everything to know about Sunday’s United Cup final.

Preview: Gauff vs. Swiatek and Bencic vs. Mertens headline United Cup final four

Top-tier WTA talent leads the charge on Saturday at the United Cup, where Switzerland faces Belgium and the United States renews its high-stakes rivalry with Poland for a chance at the 2026 title.

Defending champion Bencic, Rybakina lead Abu Dhabi field

Defending champion Belinda Bencic and WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina lead the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open field, and they'll be joined by Ekaterina Alexandrova, Barbora Krejcikova, Clara Tauson and Victoria Mboko.

Preview: Swiatek vs. Joint opens a high-stakes Poland–Australia showdown

The United Cup tie between two unbeaten teams leads a packed day that also features Brisbane quarterfinals headlined by Aryna Sabalenka–Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina–Karoline Muchova, along with key action in Auckland.

United Cup preview: A showdown 1,200 matches in the making

A first-time singles meeting between Elise Mertens and Barbora Krejcikova headlines the Sydney quarterfinals, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina anchor a blockbuster Thursday lineup in the Queensland capital.

Sydney quarterfinal ties set at 2026 United Cup

In the United Cup Sydney quarterfinals, Belgium faces Czechia on Jan. 8, and Poland battles host nation Australia on Jan. 9. Czechia's 4-2 match record was the best among second-place finishers.