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Hubert Hurkacz’s straight-set tiebreak win over Taylor Fritz in Sydney’s heat propels Poland to the brink, leaving Iga Swiatek to face Coco Gauff in a decider that crackles with potential.
Belinda Bencic clawed through a tense three-setter against Elise Mertens under Sydney’s blistering sun, extending her perfect start and giving Switzerland a crucial edge in the United Cup semifinals.
Aryna Sabalenka fought off a fierce late rally from Karolina Muchová to punch her ticket to another Brisbane final, her power game holding steady under pressure just days before the Australian Open heats up.
The young Brazilian’s explosive rise hits a snag with another withdrawal, as he channels every ounce of focus toward a healthy Australian Open charge.
Belinda Bencic stared down defeat in the United Cup semis, swapping her racquet at a pivotal moment to reel off nine straight points and outlast Elise Mertens, keeping Switzerland’s perfect run alive amid mounting pressure.
Under Auckland’s late-night lights, Wang Xinyu stared down a match point and clawed back for her first final here, while Elina Svitolina turned a shaky start into dominance over young Iva Jovic. These semifinals at the ASB Classic blended raw fight with tactical poise, setting up a Sunday clash that tests resilience on hard courts.
Marta Kostyuk carved through Jessica Pegula in a semifinal rout, positioning herself for a high-stakes final against Aryna Sabalenka where past defeats meet fresh momentum on Brisbane’s hard courts.
Belinda Bencic preserved her perfect United Cup run with a gripping three-set win over Elise Mertens, saving her best for the clutch moments that put Switzerland ahead in the semis.
Sydney’s quarterfinal heat tested Australia’s resolve against Poland, where a captain’s prudent rest after a singles epic preserved one star’s fire for the battles ahead, even as the tie slipped away.
Daniil Medvedev shakes off a shaky start against Kamil Majchrzak, ramping up aggression to secure his semifinal spot at the Brisbane International and chase a long-awaited title.
Sydney’s hard courts crackle with unfinished business on January 9, 2026, as Poland hunts payback against defending champions USA and Switzerland’s Wawrinka tests his farewell grit against Belgium’s surge.
Aryna Sabalenka channeled last year’s Australian Open sting into a commanding straight-sets victory over Madison Keys at the Brisbane International, breaking serve five times to advance amid the heat of major preparation.
