Poland’s Historic Davis Cup Triumph: Hurkacz’s Comeback Leads the Charge

Poland clinches its first Davis Cup title in a dramatic Sydney final

In a pulsating finale in Sydney, Poland captured the Davis Cup for the first time in its history, erasing two years of near-misses and heartbreak.

Hubert Hurkacz, returning from a serious injury, steered the Polish charge with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Stan Wawrinka, giving Poland a crucial edge in the deciding rubbers.

Earlier, Iga Swiatek had been edged by Belinda Bencic as Switzerland surged, with Bencic claiming a 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 win that altered the momentum of the weekend.

In the decisive mixed doubles, Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawawa prevailed 6-4, 6-3 against Belinda Bencic and Jack Sock, sealing Poland’s historic title and denying Bencic a spotless week.

Hurkacz, who registered four singles wins this week, told the tournament’s official site: "I am speechless, it’s unbelievable. It’s a great day for Polish tennis; the taste of this cup is amazing." Swiatek added: "Finally we did it; the third time was the charm—this was a true team effort." Bencic, despite the loss, earned the tournament’s best player award for her singles run (5-0).

Punchline (Sniper vibe 1): Boom—Poland just checked the last box with a verdict you can hear across the ocean. Punchline (Sniper vibe 2): If nerves were currency, Poland just minted a fortune with a killer serve and a sharper smile.