Norway's first victory and Poland's leadership in its group. United Cup results

In Sydney, Australia, the United Cup tournament, a precursor to the Australian Open, is in progress. Today, the teams from Norway and Croatia in Group F and Poland and Spain in Group A met on the courts.

In the Group F match, representatives from the Scandinavian country emerged victorious, although the "victory" did not come easily for them. Initially, in the women's competition, the 24th-ranked player in the world, Donna Vekic, faced off against Malene Helgo, ranked at 544. While the Croatian was favored, her opponent put up a worthy fight. The match concluded after three sets, with Donna Vekic prevailing.

Donna Vekic - Malene Helgo 7:5, 3:6, 6:3

In the men's contest, the battle unfolded between the 37th-ranked player in the world, Borna Coric, and the 11th-ranked Casper Ruud. Here, as expected, the Norwegian emerged confidently, securing both initial sets.

Borna Coric - Casper Ruud 4:6, 1:6

The fate of the points was decided in the doubles event, where Croatia's representatives, Donna Vekic and Ivan Dodig, faced Norway's Ulrikke Eikeri and Casper Ruud. The competition spanned three sets, and it was only in the third, after seventeen games, that the strongest pair emerged—Norway.

Donna Vekic/Ivan Dodig - Ulrikke Eikeri/Casper Ruud 2:6, 6:3, 7:10

In the clash between Poland and Spain, the Poles predictably emerged stronger.

In the women's battle, the world's number one, Iga Swiatek, met the 53rd-ranked Sara Sorribes Tormo on the court. Swiatek secured an easy and anticipated victory.

Iga Swiatek - Sara Sorribes Tormo 6:2, 6:1

In the men's doubles, the ninth-ranked player in the world, Hubert Hurkacz, conceded to Spain's 26th-ranked Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The match lasted over two hours, spanning three sets, and yet the Spaniard managed to seize victory from his opponent.

Hubert Hurkacz - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6:3, 3:6, 4:6

Similarly, as in the other match of the day, the points' destiny was decided in the doubles event. The same tennis players who competed in the singles matches faced off once more. Here, the first and ninth-ranked players in the world effortlessly triumphed over their opponents, not allowing them to secure a single game, concluding the match in just 45 minutes.

Iga Swiatek/Hubert Hurkacz - Sara Sorribes Tormo/Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6:0, 6:0

All Group A matches have concluded, and Poland secured the top spot in their group, advancing to the next stage of the tournament.