After midnight, Polish tennis players will start fighting for the semifinals of the 2024 United Cup. The opponents of the white-reds will be the French. In the singles matches, Iga Shvetek will face Caroline Garcia, and Hubert Hurkac will face Adrian Mannarino. – I am preparing for difficult matches, but for some reason I am strangely optimistic – says Polsat Sport commentator David Oleinichak before the Polish-French confrontation.
The Poles are just one step away from the finals of the tournament held in Australia. In the group stage, our representatives beat Brazil 3-0 and Spain 2-1, and in the quarter-finals they beat China (3-0) without losing a point.
Now the path of our team is the French team, which, like our team, will show a very good side in the United Cup. In the group, the French beat Germany (2:1) and Italy (3:0), and were eliminated by Norway (2:1) in the quarterfinals.
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Saturday's semi-finals will begin with a match between Hubert Hurkac (ATP 9) and world number 22 Adrian Mannarino. The match will start at 30 minutes after midnight Polish time. Switchtek (WTA 1) and Caroline Garcia, ranked 20th in the women's ranking, will appear next on the court. On the other hand, in mixed doubles, Schwitek and Hurkac will face Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
According to David Oleinichak, a difficult match awaits the white-reds on Saturday. – Caroline Garcia is a recognized brand. Adrian Mannarino may not be the best player, but he is very skilled and plays differently than the best tennis players in the world. Hurkac played with him four times, won twice and lost twice, so it will not be an easy match for him, he played “until one goal” – says the commentator and Polsat Sport expert.
– I think that the Poles are favorites, but it will definitely not be easy – adds Oleinitsak. – Iga Švichtek is the favorite in the match against Garcia. Hubert Hurkac is also a favorite of Adrian Mannarino. However, the French will not lie down and lose these matches in the dressing room.
I am preparing for difficult matches, but for some reason I am strangely optimistic – Polsat Sport's commentator concludes.
The semi-finals and Sunday's final will be held in Sydney.
When is the Poland-France semi-final of the United Cup? at what time
Poland will play their match in the semi-finals of the United Cup on the night of Friday, January 5th until Saturday, January 6th. The match against France will start at 0:30. Broadcast on Polsat Sport and online on Polsat Box Go.
Poland – France: Hubert Hurkac – Adrian Mannarino – at 00:30 (Polsat Sport)
Poland – France: Iga Świątek – Caroline Garcia – at 2:30 (Polsat Sport)
Poland – France: mixed doubles match – time 4:30 (Polsat Sport)
GW, Polsat Sport