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Alex de Minaur Leads Australia Against Poland in Brisbane Davis Cup Tie - Brisbane, QLD
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Alex de Minaur defeated Poland’s Maks Kasnikowski in straight sets at Pat Rafter Arena, while Australia and Poland ended the opening day level at 1-1.
Australia’s Davis Cup campaign against Poland began in Brisbane on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with Alex de Minaur delivering a strong opening performance before Poland fought back in the second singles match.
Playing at Pat Rafter Arena, de Minaur defeated Poland’s Maks Kasnikowski 6-3, 6-0 in 56 minutes. The Australian No.1 produced an increasingly dominant performance after a competitive opening set, dropping only six points in the second set. The result gave Australia an early 1-0 lead in the World Group I tie.
The Brisbane crowd played an important part in the atmosphere at the venue, with de Minaur repeatedly encouraging spectators during the match. The 27-year-old Australian has had a demanding 2026 season and returned to Australia following his campaign at the US Open earlier this month.
De Minaur entered the Brisbane tie after losing in the second round at the US Open. His Davis Cup appearance gave him an opportunity to compete in a team environment on home soil, something he has previously identified as a different experience from the regular individual tennis circuit.
The first set against Kasnikowski lasted 35 minutes. The Polish player was able to challenge de Minaur during the early stages, but the Australian gradually established control. After securing a break, de Minaur held his serve to take the opening set 6-3.
The second set was considerably more one-sided. De Minaur immediately put pressure on Kasnikowski’s serve and continued to attack from the baseline. He won the set 6-0, completing the match in less than an hour.
Australia was unable to maintain its lead in the second singles rubber. James Duckworth faced Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak and lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Majchrzak’s comeback victory levelled the overall tie at 1-1 after the opening day.
The Davis Cup tie will continue on Sunday, with the doubles match followed by the reverse singles. Rinky Hijikata and Max Purcell are scheduled to represent Australia in the doubles against Poland’s Karol Drzewiecki and Jan Zielinski. The remaining matches will determine which country progresses from the World Group I tie.
The two-day contest is being held at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, an outdoor hard-court venue with a capacity of about 5,500 spectators. Tennis Australia confirmed the Australian team for the tie earlier this month, with de Minaur joined by Duckworth, Hijikata, Purcell and Adam Walton.
For Brisbane tennis fans, the event represents the return of Davis Cup competition to the city. Australia entered the tie seeking progression to the 2027 Davis Cup Qualifiers, making the remaining matches important for both teams.
After Saturday’s two singles matches, neither Australia nor Poland has established an advantage in the overall score. The tie will therefore continue into Sunday with the teams level at one rubber apiece.
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Australia’s Davis Cup campaign against Poland began in Brisbane on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with Alex de Minaur delivering a strong opening performance before Poland fought back in the second singles match.
Playing at Pat Rafter Arena, de Minaur defeated Poland’s Maks Kasnikowski 6-3, 6-0 in 56 minutes. The Australian No.1 produced an increasingly dominant performance after a competitive opening set, dropping only six points in the second set. The result gave Australia an early 1-0 lead in the World Group I tie.
The Brisbane crowd played an important part in the atmosphere at the venue, with de Minaur repeatedly encouraging spectators during the match. The 27-year-old Australian has had a demanding 2026 season and returned to Australia following his campaign at the US Open earlier this month.
De Minaur entered the Brisbane tie after losing in the second round at the US Open. His Davis Cup appearance gave him an opportunity to compete in a team environment on home soil, something he has previously identified as a different experience from the regular individual tennis circuit.
The first set against Kasnikowski lasted 35 minutes. The Polish player was able to challenge de Minaur during the early stages, but the Australian gradually established control. After securing a break, de Minaur held his serve to take the opening set 6-3.
The second set was considerably more one-sided. De Minaur immediately put pressure on Kasnikowski’s serve and continued to attack from the baseline. He won the set 6-0, completing the match in less than an hour.
Australia was unable to maintain its lead in the second singles rubber. James Duckworth faced Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak and lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Majchrzak’s comeback victory levelled the overall tie at 1-1 after the opening day.
The Davis Cup tie will continue on Sunday, with the doubles match followed by the reverse singles. Rinky Hijikata and Max Purcell are scheduled to represent Australia in the doubles against Poland’s Karol Drzewiecki and Jan Zielinski. The remaining matches will determine which country progresses from the World Group I tie.
The two-day contest is being held at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, an outdoor hard-court venue with a capacity of about 5,500 spectators. Tennis Australia confirmed the Australian team for the tie earlier this month, with de Minaur joined by Duckworth, Hijikata, Purcell and Adam Walton.
For Brisbane tennis fans, the event represents the return of Davis Cup competition to the city. Australia entered the tie seeking progression to the 2027 Davis Cup Qualifiers, making the remaining matches important for both teams.
After Saturday’s two singles matches, neither Australia nor Poland has established an advantage in the overall score. The tie will therefore continue into Sunday with the teams level at one rubber apiece.
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