Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0.

Coco Gauff beats Iga Swiatek for second time in a row with victory helping USA win United Cup; Gauff triumphs 6-4 6-4 and ends tournament 5-0 in singles matches; Australian Open starts on January 12 w

Poland's tennis star Iga Swiatek has again proven her mettle, securing her nation’s spot in the United Cup final for the second year. In a high-stakes semifinal clash held in Sydney, Swiatek triumphed over one of her toughest opponents,