: Jessica Pegula def. Iga Świątek 6-2, 6-2 . This was a significant upset as Pegula needed only 71 minutes to defeat the then-World No. 1 in the semi-finals.
As of April 2026, the two have established one of the most competitive rivalries on the WTA Tour: : Świątek leads the series 6–5.
: Each tie consists of one men's singles, one women's singles, and a mixed doubles match. United Cup: ЕљwiД…tek - Pegula
The contrast in styles between these two top-tier players often dictates the flow of their matches:
: Both players frequently represent their countries in the deciding mixed doubles rubber. In 2025, Świątek (paired with Casper Ruud) defeated Pegula (paired with Jack Draper) in a match tie-break at the US Open . Historical Performance Summary Tournament 2025 Bad Homburg Open Jessica Pegula 2023 Qatar Open Iga Świątek 2023 United Cup Semi-Final Jessica Pegula 2022 San Diego Open Semi-Final Iga Świątek 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 2022 US Open Quarter-Final Iga Świątek 6-3, 7-6(4) : Jessica Pegula def
: Jessica Pegula def. Iga Świątek 6-4, 7-5 in the Bad Homburg Open final. Strategic Matchup Analysis
Because the United Cup is a mixed-team event, their singles rubber often sets the tone for the entire tie: 1 in the semi-finals
The rivalry between and Jessica Pegula at the United Cup is defined by high-stakes encounters, including a dominant straight-sets victory for Pegula in 2023. While Świątek has historically led their overall head-to-head, Pegula has proven to be a formidable opponent on the fast hard courts typically found in the Australian summer. Head-to-Head Context