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Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz have been playing well in the United Cup. Team Poland scored two wins, with Swiatek and Hurkacz making themselves one of the title favorites. After beating Brazil, the Polish duo prevailed over Spain in the deciding match tie break of the mixed doubles clash, pushing their country into the last eight.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Hubert Hurkacz kicked off the action, and the Spaniard delivered a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in two hours and one minute. Davidovich Fokina overcame a slow start and earned a notable win, taking seven points more than his opponent.
The Spaniard made the difference behind the second serve, fending off three out of five break points and delivering three breaks that carried him over the top. Both players made a reliable start behind the initial shot, with nothing for the returners to work with in the opening seven games.
Hurkacz raised his level on the return in the eighth game, delivering a break and forging a 5-3 advantage.
The Pole served for the set in game nine and produced another fine hold for 6-3 and a boost.
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