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Kazakhstan Secures Dominant Billie Jean King Cup Victory Over Australia

With straight-set wins by Yulia Putintseva and a comeback triumph by Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in Group D.

Mar 4, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Elena Rybakina (KAZ) talks to the media during a news conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Elena Rybakina beat Kimberly Birrell to help Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in Brisbane
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Overview

  • Kazakhstan defeated Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier, clinching victory with two singles wins to secure a 2-0 lead in Brisbane.
  • Yulia Putintseva delivered a commanding performance, defeating Maya Joint 6-3, 6-1 to give her team an early advantage.
  • Elena Rybakina overcame deficits in both sets to beat Kim Birrell 6-3, 7-6(4), sealing the tie for Kazakhstan with her eighth BJK Cup singles win.
  • The victory positions Kazakhstan as a strong contender in Group D, with their next match against Colombia to determine advancement to the finals in Shenzhen, China.
  • Rybakina and Putintseva praised their team's effort, emphasizing the importance of their individual contributions to Kazakhstan's success.