Iga Swiatek overcame Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2 6-1 on the United Cup on Monday for a second singles win of the season and partnered Hubert Hurkacz to dish out a “double bagel” that put Poland into the quarterfinals of the combined group event.
Swiatek and Hurkacz eased previous Sorribes Tormo and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-0 6-0 within the combined doubles decider to make sure the highest seeds completed as Group A winners within the 18-nation occasion that gives $10 million in prize cash.
“I’m completely happy proper now to have one other chef within the bakery,” stated world primary Swiatek, whose capacity to crush singles opponents by successful units with out conceding video games has sparked “Iga’s Bakery” memes on social media.
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“No, I’m kidding. On Twitter, they stated the bakery ought to be closed on New Yr’s Eve, however right here we’re. I’m completely happy I performed so nicely, and Hubi’s an excellent companion for combined doubles.”
Swiatek, who beat Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia on Saturday, earlier dragged Poland again into the tie in opposition to Spain together with her win over Sorribes Tormo after Davidovich Fokina gave his group the lead with a 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Hurkacz.
Casper Ruud additionally stepped up his preparations for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open with a pair of wins as he guided Norway to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Sydney.
The previous world quantity two beat Borna Coric 6-4 6-1 to attract his nation degree after Donna Vekic defeated Malene Helgo 7-5 3-6 6-3. He then partnered with Ulrikke Eikeri to defeat Vekic and Ivan Dodig 6-2 3-6 10-7.
Australia joined Poland within the final eight as Matthew Ebden and Storm Hunter noticed off Individuals Jessica Pegula and Rajeev Ram 6-3 6-1 to seal the highest spot in Group C.
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Alex de Minaur put the hosts on target for victory pulling off a 6-4 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz, earlier than Pegula bought defending champions the US again on observe, defeating Ajla Tomljanovic 7-6(6) 6-3.
France prevailed 2-1 over Germany as Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin saved matchpoints to outlast Angelique Kerber and Alexander Zverev 7-6(4) 2-6 12-10.
It may win Group D if it beats Italy on Wednesday.
“We managed to remain strong and to maintain actually targeted,” stated Garcia, who dug deep to beat Angelique Kerber 1-6 6-2 6-2 in her season opener after Alexander Zverev downed Adrian Mannarino 4-6 6-4 6-3 to place Germany forward.
Australia advances to United Cup quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over defending champion US
Host Australia superior to the quarterfinals of the United Cup on Monday with a 2-1 victory over the defending champion United States.
Matthew Ebden and Storm Hunter mixed successfully within the decisive combined doubles match to beat Jessica Pegula and Rajeev Ram 6-3, 6-1 in Perth and ensured that Australia completed high of Group C within the 18-country mixed-teams occasion with the Individuals second.
“This implies the whole lot,” Hunter stated. “It’s a dream come true. Enjoying in entrance of the house crowd and enjoying with Matty, a Perth native, it’s a dream come true to win and go into the quarterfinals at dwelling.”
Alex de Minaur had offered Australia with a 1-0 lead by beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2 however Pegula responded by defeating Ajla Tomljanovic 7-6 (6), 6-3 to make it 1-1.
(with inputs from AP)