The United Cup 2025 is set to culminate in an electrifying final between Team USA and Team Poland. The highly anticipated match will take place on Sunday, January 5, at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
Team USA secured their spot in the final with a hard-fought victory over the Czech Republic. Coco Gauff, the WTA No. 3, led the charge with a dominant performance, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-4. Taylor Fritz, the ATP No. 4, clinched the win in a dramatic match against Tomas Machac, who retired due to cramping.
Team Poland, on the other hand, cruised past Kazakhstan to reach the final. Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2, showcased her prowess with a straight-sets victory over Elena Rybakina, winning 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. Hubert Hurkacz, the ATP No. 16, also contributed to the win with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Alexander Shevchenko.
The final will feature thrilling matchups in both singles and mixed doubles:
Women’s Singles: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek vs. World No. 3 Coco Gauff. This clash promises to be a highlight of the tournament, as Gauff seeks to avenge her loss to Swiatek in the WTA Finals last November.
Men’s Singles: No. 4 Taylor Fritz vs. No. 16 Hubert Hurkacz. Both players have been in excellent form, and this match is expected to be a thrilling contest.
Mixed Doubles: The mixed doubles match will see American duo Denis Kudla and Desirae Krawczyk take on the Polish pair of Patrik Rikl and Gabriela Knutson.
For Team USA, this final represents an opportunity to secure their second United Cup title, having won the inaugural tournament in 2023. Poland, last year’s runners-up, will be eager to claim their first title and avenge their defeat in the previous final.
The United Cup final is not just a battle for the trophy but also a showcase of some of the best tennis talent from both nations. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching as these top players go head-to-head in what promises to be an unforgettable match.
Fritz in Australia, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.4 (career-high), Taylor has achieved an overall 3-1 record in 2025. Taylor ended his run in the round-robin after Tomas Machac retired on a 6-74 6-5 . scoreline.
Taylor Fritz will take on Hubert Hurkacz in the final. Their head to head is 3-2 for Fritz.
The American won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play at the Australian Open (Australian Open) on the 12th of January and () on the 13th of January.
Hurkacz in Australia, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.16, Hubert has managed to achieve a 2-2 match record in 2025. The Pole is playing in Australia where he beat Billy Harris 7-6(3) 7-5 and Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-2.
Hubert Hurkacz will fight against Taylor Fritz in the final. Their head to head is 3-2 for Fritz.
Hubert won 8 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Taylor Fritz and Hubert Hurkacz squared off 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Fritz.
Gauff in Australia, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.3, Coco achieved a composed 4-0 win-loss record in 2025. Coco ended her run in the round-robin after she lost to Cori Gauff 6-1 6-4.
Coco Gauff will face Iga Swiatek in the final. Their head to head is 11-2 for Swiatek.
The American won 9 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Swiatek in Australia, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.2, Swiatek has managed to achieve a composed 4-0 win-loss record in 2025. Swiatek ended her run in the round-robin after defeating Elena Rybakina 7-65 6-4.
Iga Swiatek will compete against Coco Gauff in the final. Their record is 11-2 for Swiatek.
Swiatek won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek played each other 13 times. The head to head is 11-2 for Swiatek.
