Hubert Hurkacz gives Poland early edge over Kazakhstan in United Cup semi-final Poland have taken a 1-0 lead in their United Cup semi-final against Kazakhstan after Hubert Hurkacz crushed Alexander Shevchenko 6-3 6-2 in Sydney.
Poland will secure a spot in the United Cup final if world No 2 Iga Swiatek defeats world No 6 and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles.
The world No 16 defeated Billy Harris in straight sets during Poland’s quarter-final win over Great Britain and then swept aside Shevchenko in just 57 minutes at Ken Rosewall Arena on Saturday.
Hurkacz lost to Casper Ruud and Tomas Machac during the group stage, but has been on fire since.
“Definitely the last match here gave me a little bit of confidence,” Hurkacz said.
