"It's our third final, let's hope it's the definitive one"

Fernando Murciego | 10 Jan 2026 | 15.35

Poland dreams of lifting the United Cup once and for all. Source: Getty

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It may seem like a tradition when we look at the record, but what Poland is building in the United Cup is extremely challenging. Three consecutive seasons reaching the grand final, although the title has eluded them so far.

This is something that every team member is keenly aware of. Starting with Hubert Hurkacz, continuing with Iga Swiatek, and ending with Jan Zielinski and Kateriza Kawa. Each of them had to contribute their part this Saturday to defeat the United States in the semifinals, until finally achieving the goal of advancing to the last round. Tomorrow they will face Switzerland with Wawrinka and Bencic. It won't be easy, but every member of Poland is thrilled to be once again so close to this coveted United Cup. Here are their statements from the latest press conference.

HUBERT HURKACZ

"Everything feels special as a team; we are once again in the final. It's been a very long series, with many emotions in every match, even in the mixed doubles. It has been amazing everything that has happened, how we have played and competed in every point. I still have some incredible exchanges in mind. Right now, everything is positive; I am happy to have reached the final another year, satisfied with my performance in singles, especially after such a tough match the other day with Alex (De Minaur). I am definitely looking forward to tomorrow."

"Tomorrow against Stan (Wawrinka) will be a very fun match; he has shown incredible tennis throughout the tournament. I am aware that this is his last season as a professional, so it is really inspiring to see him still active, competing in this way. It will be an exciting challenge, and I can't wait for it."

JAN ZIELINSKI

"It's been amazing; it's hard to put it into words. I have always said that playing for your country, playing for a team, is something very special. It's bigger than playing any other tournament. 99% of the season we play alone, for ourselves, so these weeks of Davis Cup or BJKC in women, in addition to this United Cup, are always special. I appreciate every moment we have lived; it's very satisfying to help the team, to contribute that bit, the feeling is incredible. Now we are in the final for the third time; I hope it will be the charm."

"I started my career in mixed doubles with a 0-4 record in Grand Slams. I was very close to completely retiring from this discipline until Su-Wei came into my life. She showed me a different approach to the category, with a smile on her face, more relaxed. This is a complicated game; you have to adjust, know how to time everything at the net but also at the baseline. It often comes down to adapting to the speed of your opponents because some serve faster and others slower. It's something that cannot be practiced, so it all comes down to the connection you have with your partner."

IGA SWIATEK

"I feel that Coco (Gauff) has improved in some aspects, it's quite visible. The matches we played a couple of years ago, where most of them were one-sided, no longer hold true. I feel that's it; she is getting older, accumulating more experience, although she has been a top-level player for a long time. Despite starting at 16 years old, much earlier than most of us."

"It seems like Belinda (Bencic) has been playing quite well all week; among us, we know each other quite well. It is always nice to see her play so well, especially after becoming a mother. It will certainly be a great challenge for both of us; she likes to play fast, so the first two shots will matter a lot when playing against such a powerful hitter. I will try to be ready and dictate the points on my terms."

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