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Poland will compete in the United Cup final following a win over France. Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz led their country toward the win, beating Caroline Garcia and Adrian Mannarino, respectively, and setting the title clash against Australia or Germany.
Swiatek overcame a slow start and beat Caroline Garcia 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in an hour and 46 minutes. The pole played better behind the first and second serve, getting broken once in the opener and keeping the pressure on her rival in sets two and three.
Despite holding the first serve percentage high, Garcia struggled a lot after the opener, taking 12 points behind the initial shot in sets two and three and experiencing five breaks. Iga missed her chances at the beginning of the duel, and Caroline broke her in game seven for a 4-3 lead.
The French player produced a fine hold in game eight and earned a set point on the return at 5-3. Swiatek denied it and held before Garcia wrapped up the set with another fine hold in game ten.
Poland is through into the United Cup final.
Iga raised her level in the second set and moved 4-0 in front with a double break. World no. 1 held at love in game five and closed the set on her serve at 5-1, forcing a decider and gaining a boost….
