ATP and WTA events may be finished for 2025, but excitement for 2026 is rising after Monday’s United Cup draw. Perth and Sydney will again host round-robin play with 18 teams before the knockout rounds in Sydney decide the champion. As expected, Iga Swiatek has already committed to the team event, with Poland’s lineup including Katarzyna Kawa, Katarzyna Piter, Hubert Hurkacz, Daniel Michalski and Jan Zieliński. Even though strong rivals like Aryna Sabalenka cannot compete, Iga Swiatek’s coach, Wim Fissette, has explained why the team tournament is now the most important event for the Polish star as she prepares for the Australian Open.

In an exclusive interview with Sport.pl, Iga Swiatek’s coach, Wim Fissette, was asked if they considered skipping the national team event at the

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