United Cup Prediction: Iga Swiatek vs Maya Joint
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The Line: Betting Odds: Iga Swiatek -2000 / Maya Joint +900
Tournament Details
Tournament name: United CupHost cities: Perth, Sydney
Date: 2 – 11 January 2026
Field: 18 countries
Total prize money: $11,806,190
Tie: Poland vs Australia (Quarterfinals)
Iga Swiatek vs Maya Joint Preview
Iga Swiatek has been an important member of the Polish team that has reached yet another United Cup quarterfinal. Poland comfortably topped a group containing former champions Germany and a promising Dutch team. In their first tie against the Germans, Swiatek was tested by Eva Lys, battling from a set and a break down to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
In the second tie against the Netherlands, Swiatek wasted no time in dismissing World No. 97 Suzan Lamens in straight sets. The match took 17 games to decide. Swiatek won 6-3, 6-2, hitting 3 aces and compiling 84% of first serve points (26/31). Swiatek has not played in mixed doubles so far, with Poland clinching both ties in singles and opting to shuffle the pack and give their singles players deserved rest time.
Maya Joint’s United Cup debut was delayed after the 19-year-old star was struck with illness before her opening match against Norway, but Storm Hunter stepped up in her place to win the women’s singles match against Malene Helgo. Australia ran out 2-1 winners in the tie.
Joint recovered and was selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt to face two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova. Joint was no match for the experienced Czech, who recorded an emphatic 6-4, 6-1 win in 77 minutes. Australia, however, won the men’s singles and mixed doubles matches to clinch victory in the tie and advance to the quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek vs Maya Joint Head-To-Head
Swiatek and Joint have played once at tour level. Swiatek won 6-2, 6-0 in her run to the Korea Open title last season.
Iga Swiatek vs Maya Joint Prediction
Joint will get all the support she needs, but I don’t see her getting any success in negating Swiatek’s sustained pace and precision. There is an enormous gap in pedigree and experience between them. I expect a routine scoreline and Australia face a very tall order to upend the two-time finalists.