Iga Swiatek skips United Cup to focus on Brisbane International

Iga Swiatek has decided not to compete in the 2027 United Cup, prioritizing her preparation for the Australian Open. This decision follows a challenging year on the WTA Tour, during which she parted ways with coach Wim Fissette and hired Francisco Roig. Swiatek's performance in the autumn included losses to lower-ranked players and marked her first failure to qualify for the WTA Finals since 2020. She aims to begin her season at the Brisbane International from January 3 to 10, 2027, instead of defending her title at the United Cup, which runs concurrently from January 2 to 11.

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