Who is favored to win the Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek vs Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic at the United Cup?
Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek are slightly favored to win this United Cup mixed doubles because Swiatek is the current world No.2 in singles and Hurkacz just opened 2026 with a dominant straight-sets win over Alexander Zverev, while Wawrinka is in his final season and Bencic, although red‑hot, has played a heavy schedule. Early mixed‑doubles markets are likely to price Poland around 1.70–1.80 and Switzerland around 2.00–2.20, reflecting Poland’s marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek vs Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic at the United Cup start?
The mixed doubles between Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek and Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM on 11 January 2026 local time in Perth, which corresponds to 1:30 AM CET and 12:30 AM UTC. Always check on the morning of the tie for any minor time adjustments due to previous rubbers or TV scheduling.
Where is the Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek vs Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic at the United Cup being played?
The match will be played at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, an indoor hard‑court venue with a capacity of around 14,000 that regularly hosts United Cup ties and offers a medium‑fast surface favoring strong servers and aggressive baseline play. Conditions under the roof are usually stable, which should help both Hurkacz’s serve and Swiatek’s timing against the experienced Swiss pair.
Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek vs Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic at the United Cup prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Prediction: Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek to win, with fair odds around 1.70 implying roughly a 58–60% win probability based on current form and ranking. Hurkacz’s recent straight‑sets win over a top‑three player and Swiatek’s consistency on hard courts slightly outweigh Bencic’s unbeaten United Cup doubles run and Wawrinka’s declining physical level, making Poland the value side in most pre‑match markets.
What is the head to head record between Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek vs Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic?
There is no official past mixed‑doubles head‑to‑head on record for the exact pairing of Hubert Hurkacz / Iga Swiatek versus Stan Wawrinka / Belinda Bencic, as this combination is new to the 2026 United Cup. However, in recent United Cup singles, Swiatek and Hurkacz have generally posted stronger win–loss records than Wawrinka, while Bencic has been outstanding in both singles and doubles, suggesting a relatively balanced but slightly Poland‑leaning matchup on paper.
