Switzerland Falls in Love with the United Cup

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Before our subconscious leads us to error, it is important to remember that Switzerland has never won the United Cup. They haven't had the time, although it's true that the team hasn't always performed well. Will their great conquest come in 2026?

This is what many are starting to think after seeing the performance that Belinda Bencic and Stan Wawrinka are showing this week in Australian lands. A team with a lot of skill, good experience, and even a luxury third sword like Jakub Paul, a 26-year-old player who is playing a great role every time he seals a tie in the mixed doubles match. The important thing is that there is a connection, and the victories come naturally, so it's time to talk about them.

So far, all they have competed in has been victories, making it impossible to reach the semifinals of this first team event of the season in any other way. First within the group, defeating France 3-0 and Italy 2-1. In third place, on Wednesday we saw them surpass Argentina by a score of 2-1, the decisive step to make it to the final four in the draw. Of course, without Belinda Bencic's contribution, achieving such glory would have been extremely challenging.

“It is a great feeling to start the season this well; this is what one expects after how I ended last season. For me, it is vital to maintain this momentum,” says the Flawil native, who was within a breath of closing 2025 within the top 10. "It gives me a lot of confidence to start so strong in each match, especially before the Australian Open, which is very important. Now we have to focus on the next tie in Sydney; tomorrow we have a travel day, so we'll see,” she added.

She knows perfectly well what it means to represent her country and bring it great success. Who doesn't remember those editions of the Hopman Cup 2018 and 2019 alongside Roger Federer? Impossible for us to forget and even more so for her. “This tournament always brings me some of my best memories; it's very nice to come back here and continue playing great tennis after so many years. I love team tournaments, you all know that; I feel that everyone supports me and is excited about it. I like everything about this place, every stadium, and every atmosphere,” she reflects nostalgically.

Wawrinka, the secret weapon of the Swiss team in the United Cup

One person who surely no one expected to be so competitive is Stan Wawrinka, at 40 years old and after announcing that this will be his last season as a professional. Out of three individual matches, he has won two. It may not sound very loud, but not everyone defeats Rinderknech and takes Cobolli to a tiebreak in the third set. He did it, and with his help, Switzerland has managed to advance in the competition, although his physical condition does not allow him to contribute as much as he would like.

“I already said that I don't usually play doubles; the dream was to play with Belinda at some point, although I am no longer as young. Right now, after a long match, it becomes very difficult for me to go back on court to play a mixed doubles. The first day I had a three-hour match, so I had no chance at all, although I'm not thinking about whether I should or shouldn't play. The beauty of this event is that we are a team and can change some pieces; so far, I am very happy with the moments I have spent on the bench,” acknowledges the Lausanne native.

Now the goal is to compete for the last time in the Australian Open, although this no longer depends on him. “I have always loved traveling to Australia, I always find a lot of support, I have incredible memories of this place. I will be delighted if I finally receive an invitation; people already know that this is my last year, although I also know that right now I am not in the top 100, and there are many people ahead. Next week, I will be in Auckland, where I did receive a wildcard, so I'm not very worried about what happens in Melbourne,” states the three-time Grand Slam champion.

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