Australia triumphed over Poland with a 3-1 victory in Brisbane, advancing to the penultimate round of the Davis Cup. The decisive moment came as Alex de Minaur, ranked world No. 9, secured the win for Australia by defeating Kamil Majchrzak 6-3, 6-3 at Pat Rafter Arena.
De Minaur’s strong performance followed his earlier singles victory against Maks Kasnikowski, highlighting his crucial role in Australia’s success. The team’s momentum was bolstered by an impressive doubles win, where Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata overcame Jan Zielinski and Karol Drzewiecki with a score of 7-6 (7-3), 6-3.
Purcell’s powerful returns and two aces during the first-set tiebreak gave Australia the edge, while Hijikata maintained composure to hold his serve. The duo then achieved the only service break of the match in the second set, securing a pivotal point for their team.
This victory was especially significant for Australia, which faced pressure after a previous loss to Ecuador. The win against Poland ensures Australia will compete in a qualifying round next year to secure a spot in the 2027 Davis Cup Finals in Italy.