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Team GB pulled off a 3–1 victory over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in Melbourne,to secure their place in the Finals in Shenzhen, China, next September.
17-year-old debutant Mika Stojsavljevic secured a huge win in her first ever tie.
Harriet Dart battled back from a set down to secure the crucial second point and with her partner Jodie Burrage, teaming up for the first time, defeated Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez 6-3, 6-4 on Melbourne’s hard courts to clinch an unassailable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five qualifying tie.
The GB squad became the second side to qualify for September’s eight-team finals in Shenzhen, joining hosts China, with defending champions Italy confirming their place by completing a 3-0 win over Japan.
Losers Australia will now have compete in November’s play-offs.
GB team captain Anne Keothavong is confident Great Britain can “do something special” as they eye up a maiden BJK title win.
Main photo:- Team GB celebrate in Melbourne – by LTA
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