SYDNEY, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Poland battled past Switzerland 2-1 ‌in the United Cup final on Sunday to banish the pain of title-round defeats in the previous two editions ‌and secure a long-awaited maiden triumph in the season-opening mixed-team competition.

Hubert Hurkacz continued his resurgence in his first event ‌back after a near seven-month injury layoff by beating veteran Stan Wawrinka 6-3 3-6 6-3 to level the tie at 1-1 after Iga Swiatek lost 3-6 6-0 6-3 to an inspired Belinda Bencic.