Belgium defeated the Czech Republic in the United Cup 2026, securing a spot in the tournament's semifinals, held in Australia. The tie began with the men's singles, where Zizou Bergs set the tone for Belgium against Jakub Mensik. The Belgian dominated the first set 6-2, supported by aggressive returns and two consecutive breaks. In the second set, Mensik raised his level, and the match became much closer, but Bergs showed greater composure in the tie-break to win 7-6(4), taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The second decisive point featured Elise Mertens and Barbora Krejcikova. The Czech struck first and claimed a tight first set 7-5, capitalizing on key moments. However, Mertens responded with authority, dominating the second set 6-1 and forcing a thrilling third set filled with tension and equality. In the final set, both players maintained parity until the very end. This secured a 2-0 victory for Belgium, advancing them to the semifinals. The mixed doubles, with the series already decided, went to the Czech Republic, who improved the final scoreline. The pair of Linda Fruhvirtova and Dalibor Svrchina defeated Sander Gille and Greet Minnen 6-7, 6-3, 10-3.
