United Cup: Switzerland’s Rising Tennis Passion

Before our subconscious makes us fall into error, it is important to remember that Swiss has never won United Cup. They have not had time, although it is true that the team did not always accompany them. Will his great conquest come in 2026?

This is what many begin to think after seeing the performance that Belinda Bencic y Stan Wawrinka They are showing this week on Australian lands. A team that has a high level, good experience and even a third luxury sword like Jacob Paula 26-year-old player who is playing a great role every time he has to seal a tie in the mixed doubles match. The important thing is that there is a connection and the victories fall under their own weight, so it’s time to talk about them.

For now, all they have competed in has been victories, making it impossible otherwise to reach the semi-finals of this first team event of the course. First in the group, defeating France 3-0 and Italy 2-1. Thirdly, this Wednesday we saw them beating Argentina by a score of 2-1, the definitive step to sneak into the top four in the table. Of course, without the figure of Belinda Bencic it would have been extremely difficult to achieve so much glory.

“It’s a great feeling to start the season this well, it’s what I expect after how I finished last season, for me it’s vital to keep this momentum going,” says Flawil, who was just one breath away from closing 2025 within the top 10. “It gives me a lot of confidence to come out so strong in each match, also before the Australian Open, which is very important. Now it’s time to focus on the next qualifying round in Sydney, tomorrow we have a travel day, so we’ll see,” he added.

She knows perfectly well what it means to represent her country and give it the greatest success. Who doesn’t remember those editions of the 2018 and 2019 Hopman Cup with Roger Federer? Impossible to forget for us and much more for her. “This tournament always brings back some of my best memories, it’s very nice to come back here and continue playing great tennis after so many years. I love team tournaments, you know, I feel like all the people support me and are excited about it. I like everything here, every stadium and every atmosphere,” he reflects wistfully.

Wawrinka, the secret weapon of the Swiss team in the United Cup

Who surely no one expected to see so competitive is Stan Wawrinka, at 40 years old and after announcing that this will be his last season as a professional. Of three individual matches he has won two, it may not sound very strong, but not everyone knocks down Rinderknech and takes Cobolli to the third set tiebreak. He did it and with his help he has managed to row for Switzerland to advance in the competition, although his physical condition does not allow him to help as much as he wants.

“I already said that I don’t usually play doubles, the dream was to play with Belinda sometime, although I’m not that young anymore. Right now, after a long match, it becomes very complicated for me to get back on the court to play a mixed match. The first day I had a three-hour match, so I didn’t have any chance, although I’m not thinking about whether or not I should play. The beauty of this event is that we are a team and we can change some pieces, so far I am very happy with the moments I have spent on the bench,” he acknowledges. that of Lausanne.

Now the goal is to play the Australian Open for the last time, although this no longer depends on him. “I have always loved traveling to Australia, I always find a lot of support, I have incredible memories of this place. I will be delighted if I finally receive an invitation, people already know that this is my last year, although I also know that right now I am not in the top 100 and there are many people ahead. Next week I will be in Auckland, where I have received a wildcard, so I am not very worried about what happens in Melbourne either,” says the three-time major champion.