Switzerland logically suffered the law of Italy on Sunday evening in Sydney for its second match in the United Cup. With his back against the wall after the defeat of Dominic Stricker (ATP 300) against Flavio Cobolli (32) 6-3 7-6 (7-2), Belinda Bencic (WTA 487) was unable to do anything against Jasmine Paolini (4 ) in the second singles (6-1 6-1).
Imperial the day before in both singles and mixed doubles against France, the 2021 Olympic champion lost 6-1 6-1 to Jasmine Paolini. It was her first clash with a top 10, and even a top 100, since returning from maternity leave.
The step was far too high, especially with the two matches the day before in my legs. Quickly leading 4-0, Belinda Bencic unlocked her counter in the fifth game by signing her first break. The scenario of the second round was almost identical, the Saint-Galloise saving the honor with a break to return to 3-1.
Switzerland, which beat France 2-1, must do everything to save its honor against Italy. Each point can count towards qualification for the quarter-finals: only the six group winners and the two best runners-up will continue the adventure.
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