Poland advanced to the United Cup mixed team tournament semi-finals for the third year in a row after defeating Britain 2-0, all thanks to the thrilling singles win in Sydney.
Iga Swiatek won against Katie Boulter 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 to go to the final four of the $10 million tournament.
With her victory, Swiatek admitted: “I’m just exhausted… I’m happy that I won, so that I don’t need to play mixed doubles. This match was crazy, so many changes of momentum.”
Highlights of the game
In the first set, Swiatek lost a 4-1 lead, which Boulter won in 74 minutes following a valiant comeback.
However, Swiatek remained unstoppable and defeated Boulter in the second set. She also overcame a right leg problem in the finals to win.
Swiatek stated: “I thought I had it under control in the first set but I got tight. I didn’t want to repeat the same mistake in the third and I took four pain killers… A lot hurt, but I’m happy that I won and for sure I’m going to need the day off tomorrow.”
She added: “If they give me space to lie down (in the dugout) I’ll take a nap … I think I’ll just go to the locker and die.”
Meanwhile, the 2023 champions, the United States, have advanced to the semi-finals and will face the victor of Friday’s quarter-final matchup between the Czech Republic and Italy. The finals will take place on Sunday.
Source: CNA