Iga Swiatek defeated Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 6-1 at the United Cup on Monday for her second singles win of the season. She partnered with Hubert Hurkacz to secure a "double bagel," propelling Poland into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team tournament.
Swiatek and Hurkacz comfortably defeated Sorribes Tormo and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-0, 6-0 in the mixed doubles decider. This ensured that the top seeds finished as Group A winners in the 18-nation event, which offered $10 million in prize money.
"I'm happy right now to have another chef in the bakery," said world number one Swiatek.
Her ability to dominate singles opponents without conceding games has led to the creation of "Iga's Bakery" memes on social media.
"No, I'm kidding. On Twitter (X), they said the bakery should be closed on New Year's Eve, but here we are. I'm happy I played so well, and Hubi's a great partner for mixed doubles."
Swiatek, who defeated Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia on Saturday, earlier brought Poland back into the tie against Spain with her win over Sorribes Tormo after Davidovich Fokina gave his team the lead with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Hurkacz.
Casper Ruud also intensified his preparations for the Australian Open with a pair of wins, leading Norway to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Sydney.
The former world number two defeated Borna Coric 6-4, 6-1 to level the tie after Donna Vekic defeated Malene Helgo 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Ruud then partnered with Ulrikke Eikeri to defeat Vekic and Ivan Dodig 6-2, 3-6, 10-7.
Defending champions, the United States, could secure their spot in the quarter-finals from Group C if they achieve a win over Australia later. France faces Germany in a Group D tie.
