Australia takes down Brazil in Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Hobart (Australia) – Australia won the showdown against Brazil in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs. Following Kimberly Birrell’s victory over Nauhany Silva in the opening match on Sunday, 19-year-old Maya Joint, ranked 32nd, secured the series after saving a match point in the second set against Laura Pigossi, winning 2/6, 7/5, and 6/1 in 1 hour and 56 minutes. With this defeat, Brazil finished in second place in the triangular played on the hard courts of Hobart, Australia, dropping to Group I Americas for 2026 seeking a spot in the year-end playoffs. The last time Brazil competed in the relegation division was in 2022. Portugal’s team was also eliminated and will move to Group I Europe and Africa, while the Australian team remains in the World Qualifying for the next season.