Australia has won Colombia on Saturday Pat Rafter Arena and finished the Billie Jean King CUP qualifier campaign.
Brisbane, Australia QLD, April 12, 2025 | Matt
In Australia, Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell won the single on Saturday in Pat Rafter Arena, giving a single lead to Colombia.
Before Birrell won the 6-1 6-3 victory with Yuliana Lizarazo, the match began with the 6-1 6-0 victory over Yuliana Monroy.
Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez overwhelmed Valentina Mediore Ree Al Arias and Maria Paulina Perez-Garcia 6-0 6-1 to complete 3-0 cleaning in Brisbane.
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Australia was second in the group of Kazakhstan, and he entered the finals in Shenzhen in September. Australia and Colombia will compete in the November playoffs.
Sam Stosur, the team leader, said that the result was that Australia had finished a week with memorable memo.
“It is always good to win regardless of what the situation is, and I think all the players went out with the idea of finishing the best this weekend.
“They all played a fantastic game today, not the easiest thing in a few dead games, but it still means to represent and do my best to all these players.
“We had a big crowd, a great atmosphere, and I thought it was good to be on the sideline because I thought they gave them a lot to support. [for me] In the way they all play. ”
The results of Saturday were the first Billie Jean King Cup single victory between joints and Birrell. He wore green and gold and recorded such a milestone.
“It’s very special, I’m very happy now.
“I am a member of this team and play with them, and I’m just an honor to be selected as a choice, but it’s just amazing, but the victory is completely different.
“The game was really good today. I felt really comfortable. Yeah, I was able to do what I wanted.”
Joint made his debut with Kazakhstan two days ago in Australia in Australia. She fell to Yulia Putintseva 6-2 6-1, but as he competed well, he expanded the world No.23 to several deuce games and impressed a player with much more experiences in team events.
“Actually, it was very different [today]The co -said, “I was really nervous.
“This time, I am a little more free and I think I’m playing really well today.
“Yulia [Putintseva] I made it [previous match] It’s a little harder. ”
In the case of Birrell, the victory was especially meaningful when she came out of her hometown in front of her friends and family.
Queeslander soon debuted in 2016 as he was 27 years old, but this week’s qualifying competition showed a completely new situation.
She was the first player in the team and played her first home tie at Billie Jean King Cup.
The first victory in Aussie Colors, 28 winners rose to 10th and “Cherry on Top”.
“It was very meaningful every time I played in Australia, but I’m in Brisbane and I’m surprised this year.
“This is definitely a special, it is good to play well today and finish a lot this week. Yes, many memories are made and very thankful.”
