Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Bencic Leads Switzerland to United Cup Final
Belinda Bencic and her teammate Jakub Paul helped Switzerland win a tough tennis match against Belgium.
They won both the singles and doubles matches.
The weather was very hot, making the game even harder.
Bencic was very happy to help her team win and advance to the final.
Switzerland will now play the winner of the match between the United States and Poland in the final.
It was a big effort for everyone, and they are excited to play in the final.
Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul led Switzerland to victory in the United Cup semifinals against Belgium.
Switzerland won the deciding mixed doubles match 6-3, 0-6, 10-5 in an hour and 17 minutes.
The match was played in grueling conditions with temperatures around 40°C (104°F).
Bencic won her singles match against Elise Mertens 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(0).
Switzerland will face the winner of the US vs. Poland match in the final on Sunday.
- Who
- Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Jakub Paul, Belgium's Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs
- What
- Switzerland won the United Cup semifinal match against Belgium
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia
- Why
- To advance to the United Cup final
- Teams
- Switzerland vs. Belgium
- Match Type
- United Cup Semifinals
- Venue
- Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia
- Temperature
- 40°C (104°F)
- Key Players
- Belinda Bencic, Elise Mertens, Zizou Bergs, Stan Wawrinka, Jakub Paul
- Match Duration
- 1 hour 17 minutes (mixed doubles)
- Next Match
- Switzerland vs. Winner of US vs. Poland
