The 2025 United Cup has reached its business end. Over the past week, we have seen some thrilling action on the court as top players began their campaign with a bang. After a week of enthralling display, only two teams remain in contention to lift the title. Team Poland will take on the United States in a high-stakes summit clash tomorrow, with a chance to attain bragging rights before the Australian Open. Moreover, the tie will also see the battle between two intriguing rivals, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. Ahead of their clash, the American sensation took to sledging.

Interestingly, Gauff hasn’t had the best of results against Swiatek. She trails the former World Number 1, Swiatek 2-11 in their head-to-head battles. However, Gauff won their previous encounter at the WTA Finals just two months back. As a result, she is confident going into the encounter and issued a stern warning to Swiatek.

During an interview at the United Cup, Gauff was asked to comment about her match against Swiatek tomorrow and if the WTA Finals victory would play in her mind while facing her rival. Gauff mentioned, “I think just confidence. I was very confident in Riyadh. Yeah, I think when I’m playing confident tennis, that’s my best tennis. It makes it hard for her or anyone to really do anything. So tomorrow I’m just going to go out there and be confident.”

Meanwhile, Gauff ran riot at the WTA Finals, defeating Swiatek in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in their group stage encounter. It was Gauff’s first win over Swiatek in five meetings, having lost the previous four matches against the Pole. Following their encounter, Gauff made a candid confession about playing against Swiatek, saying, “Obviously playing Iga is tough for me, but I’m really happy how I managed to play throughout the match. And, yeah, it was a fun crowd environment. It was pretty exciting. So I’m glad to get through today.”

Further, Gauff is hoping to make a winning start to her 2025 campaign by clinching the United Cup. Ahead of the finals, Gauff made her feelings felt on bringing the trophy home.

Coco Gauff expects a great level of tennis tomorrow

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Apart from Gauff and Swiatek, the likes of Taylor Fritz and Hubert Hurkacz will also be in action in the United Cup summit clash tomorrow. As a result, fans can expect some cracking contests between these top stars. While Gauff is confident about putting on a good show tomorrow, she is expecting the competition to be high.

Ahead of the big final, she said, “Yeah, I’m feeling great. I felt like I was playing good today. Obviously Iga is a tough opponent. I don’t know. I haven’t thought about it too much yet. But yeah, I think it’s going to be a great level of tennis and super excited to go out there tomorrow and hopefully bring the Cup back home.”

Earlier today, both Poland and the United States won their semifinal encounters comfortably at 3-0. The likes of Swiatek and Gauff were at their thrilling best and expect a cracker of a contest when the two teams go up against each other tomorrow.