Kieran Francis is a senior editor based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. His passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket — when he is not on holiday.

The breakout mixed doubles pair of Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski defeated Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul 6-4, 6-3 to give Poland the victory, after the country was previously beaten by Germany in the 2024 final and by the United States last year.

The 2026 United Cup tournament is airing in the U.S. on Tennis Channel. If you don’t have a cable package (or one that includes the channel), here are three of the best ways to stream the United Cup online:

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — Poland will play the United States in the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Australia 2-1 in Sydney on Friday. It took a mixed doubles decider to separate the teams, with Iga Swiatek winning in the women’s singles for the Poles and Alex de Minaur triumphing for Australia in the men’s.

After falling in the finals in 2024 and 2025, Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to claim its first United Cup title on Sunday in Sydney. Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa won the decisive mixed-doubles match 6-4,

In the thrilling climax of the United Cup 2026, Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz is set to face off against the seasoned veteran Stan Wawrinka from Switzerland. This highly anticipated match not only showcases the talents of both players but also serves as a crucial test before the Australian Open,