Photo: CollectedPERTH, Australia, Jan 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Stan Wawrinka launched the final season of his career with a marathon 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) win to give Switzerland an unassailable 2-0 lead over France at the United Cup on Saturday. The 40-year-old held off Arthur Rinderknech to join team-mate Belinda Bencic as a winner after she began the tie 6-2, 6-4 over Leolia Jeanjean. The three-time Grand Slam champion sealed victory on his first match point and said: "It's amazing to have such support on my first time here. The United Cup has 18 nations and is a mixed-team event that serves as build-up to the Australian Open this month. Also Saturday, in Sydney, Zhang Zhizhen led China to a 2-1 win over Belgium to begin their tournament.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 03, 2026 09:34 UTC