Czech’s charge into United Cup semis
CZECH Republic will face off against top seeds the United States for a spot in the 2025 United Cup final. The wildcard-receiving nation – that finished second in its group due to a loss to Poland – made good on its second chance with an impressive victory over Italy in the quarter finals last night. […]
Swiatek finds way to Boult into semis
WORLD number two Iga Swiatek dug deep to come from behind against Great Britain’s Katie Boulter and secure Poland’s place in the 2025 United Cup semi-finals. The four-time Grand Slam winner was up against it early dropping a tiebreaker to the world number 24, but she quickly got back on top to race through the […]
Kazakhstan ousts reigning champs in United Cup
THERE will be a new United Cup champion crowned in 2025 after Kazakhstan eliminated 2024 winner Germany in the quarter finals today. Missing key player Alexander Zverev, Germany lost its edge over Kazakhstan, with the smaller nation able to wrap up proceedings through the singles and set their sights on the Sydney semi-finals. Without facing […]
Poland eliminate Norway in tight contest
AFTER the first match lasted just 62 minutes and one player won 12 of the 13 games, fans would have been forgiven for thinking it might be a one-way traffic day for Poland over Norway at the 2025 United Cup. However despite the early one-sidedness, Norway forced its way into a live decider and then […]
Czech mate: Muchova and Machac seal win
NEEDING to close out a decisive mixed doubles match to secure the victory, Czech Republic pair Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac got the job done against Norwegian pair Ulrikke Eikeri and Viktor Durasovic at the 2025 United Cup. The duo got up 6-4 6-4 in the clash, with Muchova also picking up a singles win […]
2025 United Cup: Group B preview
A TRIO of European nations head to Sydney for Group B, with two of the three nations topping their United Cup groups 12 months ago. Poland returns with its star studded one-two punch, with Norway being last year’s surprise packets, and Czech Republic always a danger despite a disappointing tournament in 2024. GROUP B – […]
Italy goes one better to win 2024 BJK Cup
AFTER suffering a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Canada 12 months ago, Italy has transformed from bridesmaid to the bride with a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup overnight. Winning both the singles matches meaning there was no requirement to play the doubles, Italy showed it was the team […]
Italy holds nerve to reach BJK Cup final
IT WAS far from easy for the Italian Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup side, with the reigning runners-up having to overcome a fierce challenge from Poland to books its place in the 2024 final. Having achieved the feat 12 months ago but fallen a win short of ultimate glory, the second ranked side will now […]
Swiatek saves day for Poland, secures semi
WORLD number two Iga Swiatek is still working back to her best form but the Polish star did what she needed to do against the Czech Republic in order for her nation to reach the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup. Poland got past danger side Czech Republic with Swiatek coming in with […]
Brits Boult into BJK Cup quarters
GREAT Britain will have the chance to test itself against world number ones and reigning Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup champion Canada after sweeping Germany in the first round of the BJK Cup Finals overnight. Taking place in Malaga Spain, Great Britain needed just over three hours to secured the victory with a full-strength squad […]
