Sydney, Jan. 9 -- Women's world number two Iga Swiatek swept aside teenager Maya Joint in Sydney on Friday to help Poland overcome host Australia 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the mixed-teams United Cup.
Australian had drew level after Alex de Minaur beat Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling three-set men's singles match, Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa thrashed John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter 6-4, 6-0 in the decisive mixed doubles.
Poland, runners-up in the past two editions, will meet defending champions United States in the semifinals on Saturday.
Swiatek, a sixth-time grand slam champion, quietened a partisan crowd at Ken Rosewall Arena to continue an impressive start to the season with a third straight win after an effortless 6-1, 6-1 v...