MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, April 11, 2026
Great Britain defeated Australia 3-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifier at John Cain Arena in Melbourne.
Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage opened the Saturday’s play with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez to secure the tie for Great Britain.
Cue the celebrations 🙌🇬🇧
The moment Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage punched Team Great Britain’s ticket to Shenzhen.#BJKCup pic.twitter.com/iEUTklQOx9
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) April 11, 2026
Emerson Jones then claimed victory in her Australian debut at the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating Katie Swan 7-5, 6-3.
As winner of the tie, Great Britain secured their place in the 2026 Finals, scheduled for September in China.
Australia’s next tie will be during the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in November, where they will compete for a chance to return to the Qualifiers in 2027.
Australia 1-3 Great Britain
Venue: John Cain Arena, Melbourne, Australia (Outdoor, Hard)
Day 1 Results: Match 1 – Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR) bt Talia Gibson (AUS) 7-6(4) 7-5; Match 2 – Harriet Dart (GBR) bt Kimberly Birrell (AUS) 4-6 6-3 6-3
Day 2 Results: Match 3 – Harriet Dart-Jodie Anna Burrage (GBR) bt Storm Hunter-Ellen Perez (AUS) 6-3 6-4; Match 4-Emerson Jones (AUS) bt Katie Swan (GBR) 7-5 6-3
