Stan Wawrinka and Belinda Bencic were the main protagonists of the Swiss press conference after the defeat in the final of the United Cup 2026 against Poland. The Swiss, who couldn't secure the definitive triumph for his team after falling to Hurkacz, didn't hesitate to praise his teammate: "More than MVP, she has been leading this team from day one. It has been incredible both on and off the court. Thank you for helping us become better tennis players and people," said Wawrinka.
Bencic was named the MVP of the tournament after achieving 9 victories in 10 matches and acknowledged a mix of feelings after an almost perfect tournament. "When you lose a final, there's always a bittersweet feeling. We did everything in our power, and I believe we even exceeded our own expectations," said the Swiss player. She didn't hesitate to thank her friend Stan's words: "They mean a lot to me, especially coming from you, because I believe the true champion is you, and we are learning a lot by your side." Additionally, Belinda will return to the top-10 of the WTA rankings for the first time since her maternity leave. "I have played good matches, and now I'll have a few days to rest and adapt to the new conditions. I'm very happy to be back in the top 10. It was a big goal, especially after the whole comeback process," explained the Swiss player, who will now face the Australian Open with high expectations.
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