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Coco Gauff led the United States to the United Cup semi-finals in Perth, winning singles and mixed doubles. Poland, led by Iga Swiatek, will face Australia for a spot in the final.
Coco Gauff in action at the United Cup (X)
Coco Gauff put the United States on her back to haul the defending champions into the United Cup semi-finals, delivering in both singles and mixed doubles on a decisive night in Perth.
The world No. 4 set the tone by brushing aside Greece’s Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2, shaking off the shock of her first-ever United Cup defeat earlier in the week.
Greece hit back when Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5, forcing the tie into a winner-takes-all mixed doubles showdown.
Once again, it was Gauff who rose to the moment.
Partnering with Christian Harrison, the 21-year-old battled past Tsitsipas and Sakkari 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 to send the United States through.
“Definitely a much better match today,” Gauff said. “I erased the last one, that’s the beauty of this tournament.”
In Sydney, Iga Swiatek did her part for Poland, beating Suzan Lamens 6-3, 6-2 before Hubert Hurkacz sealed qualification with a straight-sets win over Tallon Griekspoor.
Poland will face hosts Australia in the semi-finals, with the winner set to meet the United States for a place in Sunday’s final, as the United Cup builds toward the Australian Open.
(with AFP inputs)
January 07, 2026, 5:37 PM IST
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