HOBART/STARNBERG, November 16, 2025

Australia defeated Brazil 2-0 at the Domain Tennis Centre in Hobart, finishing first in Group E of the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-offs and progressing to the 2026 Qualifiers.

Kimberly Birrell opened the day’s play with a 6-4 3-6 6-1 win over Brazil’s Nauhany Vitoria Leme Da Silva, before Maya Joint clinched a 2-6 7-5 6-1 victory against Laura Pigossi.

Rising to the occasion

The moment Maya Joint secured Team Australia’s place in the #BJKCup Qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/sDuEVX6Ssx

— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 16, 2025

“It’s always nice to get wins no matter what the situation. I think all the players today went out there with the thought in the front of their mind that they wanted to finish this weekend on a high, and I think that’s exactly how they all played,” Australia’s Team Captain Sam Stosur said.

“They all played fantastic today. Didn’t let up and not necessarily the easiest thing to do when it’s a bit of a dead match, but it still means something to all these players representing their country and playing as best they can.

“We had a great crowd, great atmosphere, and I think they gave them a lot to cheer about so it was great to be on the sidelines and I didn’t really do that much today; it was pretty cruisy [for me] with the way that they all played.”

Australia will compete in a home-or-away tie next April as they aim to return to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, set to be played in Shenzhen, China in 2026.

Day 3 Results

Australia defeated Brazil

Singles Match 1

Kimberly Birrell (AUS) d Nauhany Vitoria Leme Da Silva (BRA) 6-4 3-6 6-1

Singles Match 2

Maya Joint (AUS) d Laura Pigossi 2-6 7-5 6-1