Poland to face Italy in City Final at United Cup

BRISBANE: Hubert Hurkacz earned a critical win for Poland against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka while Magda Linette's heroics delivered the crucial third point to book their team a spot in the City Finals at the United Cup, here on Tuesday.

With Hurkacz's win giving Poland the 2-1 lead, Linette held off Jil Teichmann to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 to clinch the tie.

Poland will face Italy in the City Finals on Wednesday. The winner of the tie will advance to the United Cup Final Four in Sydney. The team with the best record among the runner-ups across Perth, Sydney and Brisbane will also advance to the Final Four.

Hurkacz battled through a tense match against Wawrinka to win 7-6(5), 6-4.

"Never had a chance before to play against Stan, so I was really looking forward to that match," Hurkacz said. "He's such a legend of the sport. I was watching him win the Grand Slams and now I can share the court with him, so that was a huge pleasure for me," Hurkacz said.

With a chance to close out the win, No.48 Linette held her nerve to earn her first win over No.35 Teichmann. The two had played just once, at the 2021 Chicago 500, and the Swiss won in straight sets.

Italy is through to the Brisbane City Final at the United Cup after Matteo Berrettini guaranteed his country's place atop Group E on Tuesday morning.

Berrettini won a heavyweight clash against World No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to clinch Italy's tie victory against Norway, earning an insurmountable 3-0 lead. IANS

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