Poland returned to the semifinals of the United Cup blended workforce match for the third straight yr after hard-fought singles victories handed it an unassailable 2-0 lead over Britain in Sydney on Thursday.
Iga Swiatek settled the tie after an almighty battle with Katie Boulter, prevailing 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 6-4 as final yr’s runner-up booked a last-four conflict with Kazakhstan within the $10 million match.
“I’m simply exhausted,” Swiatek mentioned after the almost three-hour marathon at Ken Rosewall Arena. “I’m completely satisfied that I received, in order that I need not play blended doubles. This match was loopy, so many modifications of momentum.”