"Towards the end of the frantic, tension-filled mixed doubles tussle between Poland and Norway at the United Cup in Sydney, Casper Ruud took a deep breath as he stood on top of the baseline alongside his partner Ulrikke Eikeri and prepared to serve... the following minutes would determine Norway's fate in the competition."
"Not only did Swiatek firmly hold her ground, though, she maintained immaculate depth under pressure and methodically wrestled the initiative back from Ruud. By the end of the point, it was Swiatek who pounced on a short backhand from Ruud and curled a crosscourt forehand winner past Eikeri at the net."
"It was a perfect example of the joy and excitement of mixed doubles, a format rarely played by top players but one that always delivers when they do. Until three years ago, top players only ever played mixed doubles once every four years at the Olympics."
"The format has received a new lease of life since the inauguration of the United Cup, tennis's first official mixed-team event, which took the Hopman Cup's spot in the calendar in 2022. Now in its third year, the event seems to be progressing well."
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