Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup – Sports

PERTH: Iga Swiatek put down a marker for 2024 as the world number one thumped Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2 6-2 in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday before Hubert Hurkacz handed Poland an unassailable 2-0 lead against Brazil.

Swiatek ended last season with 11 straight wins to lift the China Open and WTA Finals trophies and reclaim the top spot from Aryna Sabalenka, and she showed no…