Iga Świątek defeated Eva Lys 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the round-robin stage of the United Cup on hard court on 5 January 2026. After dropping the opening set to the Belgian, Świątek regrouped to claim the next two sets and secure victory in a match that saw momentum shift decisively in her favour from the second frame onwards. The result underscores Świątek's resilience in the early season and extends her competitive edge in encounters with lower-ranked opponents on hard courts.