Both Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Coco Gauff survived losing the first set before going on to beat Hailey Baptiste 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and progress to the last 16 at the Australian Open.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, top seed Aryna Sabalenka, and third seed Coco Gauff all powered into the third round at the Australian Open on Wednesday, continuing their strong starts in Melbourne.
Coco Gauff progressed comfortably to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, overcoming Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets despite continuing concerns over her serve.
Poland were crowned United Cup champions for the first time after edging Switzerland 2–1 in the final in Sydney on Sunday, recovering from an early setback in the opening singles.
Poland booked their place in the United Cup final by exacting revenge on the United States, defeating the defending champions in their semi-final on Saturday to set up a title clash with Switzerland.