Australia secured a spot in the penultimate round of the Davis Cup with a 3-1 victory over Poland on Sunday in Brisbane, highlighted by Alex de Minaur’s commanding performance. De Minaur, ranked No. 9 in the world, clinched the decisive win by defeating Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak 6-3, 6-3 at the Pat Rafter Arena.
The Australian team took an early advantage in the tie thanks to a strong doubles performance. Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata delivered a solid victory over the Polish duo of Jan Zielinski and Karol Drzewiecki, winning 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 in a match that lasted 77 minutes. Purcell’s powerful returns and two aces were pivotal in the first-set tiebreak, while Hijikata held his serve to secure the match’s only service break in the second set.
De Minaur’s victory over Majchrzak followed his earlier singles win against Maks Kasnikowski, underscoring his return to form and solidifying Australia’s overall triumph. This victory was crucial for the Australian team, who faced pressure after a previous loss to Ecuador, but managed to rebound effectively against Poland.
With this win, Australia advances to a qualifying round set for next year, a necessary step to secure their place in the 2027 Davis Cup Finals in Italy. The team will aim to build on their recent momentum as they prepare for the upcoming challenges on the international stage.