Australia secured a place in the penultimate round of the Davis Cup by triumphing over Poland with a 3-1 scoreline in Brisbane. The decisive victory came as world No. 9 Alex de Minaur defeated Kamil Majchrzak 6-3, 6-3 in his singles match at Pat Rafter Arena, marking a return to form for the Australian tennis star.
De Minaur’s win capped a successful weekend for the Australian team, who had already gained momentum with a crucial doubles victory. The pair of Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata clinched the match against Poland’s Jan Zielinski and Karol Drzewiecki with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 scoreline. Their performance, especially Purcell’s commanding display during the first-set tiebreak, set the tone for Australia’s dominance.
The doubles match was pivotal in establishing Australia’s control over the tie. Purcell’s powerful returns and aces during the tiebreak gave the home side a critical edge, while Hijikata maintained composure to hold his serve. The Australians then seized the only service break in the second set, securing the match in a brisk 77 minutes.
Australia’s victory over Poland was especially significant as it came on the heels of a previous defeat to Ecuador, which had intensified the pressure to perform. With this win, the Australian team has advanced to a qualifying round next year, where they will vie for a spot in the 2027 Davis Cup Finals set to be held in Italy.