United Cup: Ељwiд…tek - — Pegula

: Jessica Pegula def. Iga Świątek 6-2, 6-2 . This was a significant upset as Pegula needed only 71 minutes to defeat the then-World No. 1 in the semi-finals.

: Each tie consists of one men's singles, one women's singles, and a mixed doubles match.

: Both players frequently represent their countries in the deciding mixed doubles rubber. In 2025, Świątek (paired with Casper Ruud) defeated Pegula (paired with Jack Draper) in a match tie-break at the US Open . Historical Performance Summary Tournament 2025 Bad Homburg Open Jessica Pegula 2023 Qatar Open Iga Świątek 2023 United Cup Semi-Final Jessica Pegula 2022 San Diego Open Semi-Final Iga Świątek 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 2022 US Open Quarter-Final Iga Świątek 6-3, 7-6(4) United Cup: ЕљwiД…tek - Pegula

Because the United Cup is a mixed-team event, their singles rubber often sets the tone for the entire tie:

: Known for her exceptional flat hitting and tactical consistency. She excels at taking the ball early on fast surfaces to rob Świątek of the time needed to set up her heavy groundstrokes. United Cup Team Impact : Jessica Pegula def

As of April 2026, the two have established one of the most competitive rivalries on the WTA Tour: : Świątek leads the series 6–5.

: Relies on heavy topspin forehands and elite court coverage to dictate play. She aims to overwhelm opponents with power and control the tempo from the baseline. 1 in the semi-finals

: Jessica Pegula def. Iga Świątek 6-4, 7-5 in the Bad Homburg Open final. Strategic Matchup Analysis