Switzerland reached the United Cup final for the first time by defeating Belgium 2-1 in the semifinals held in Sydney. The passage was decided in the mixed doubles, where Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul defeated Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs 6-3, 0-6 and 10-5 in the super tie-break, sealing a historic qualification for the Swiss team. The series had begun with another outstanding performance from Bencic, who opened the scoring for Switzerland by defeating Mertens 6-3, 4-6 and 7-6(0) in an extensive and very even duel. The Swiss player, undefeated in the entire tournament, once again responded in a key match and confirmed her great form at the start of the 2026 season. Belgium managed to level the tie in the second point thanks to the victory of Zizou Bergs over Stan Wawrinka. The Belgian prevailed in a high-level match 6-4, 6-7 and 6-4, cutting short the experienced Swiss's attempt to decide the series before the doubles and stretching the decision to the third and decisive match. With the partial score of 1-1, the mixed doubles decided everything. There, Bencic appeared again, who, together with Paul, held the pressure in the super tie-break to give the final victory to Switzerland. This Sunday, the Swiss team will go for the title against the winner of the other semifinal between the defending champion, United States, and Poland, closing an unforgettable campaign in the United Cup 2026.
