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Australia crumbling Two double faults from Storm Hunter on serve and Australia have gone from being 40-0 up to losing a deciding point to give Poland a double break.
That’s a dagger to the heart of Australia’s hopes of making the semi-finals.
Polish duo Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Ziellinski in action. Credit: AP
I can’t see Australia being able to make a comeback with the momentum Poland now have.
Poland 3-0 and on serve.
9.47pm
Poland break immediately This match is getting away from the Australians, as John-Patrick Smith sends a volley into the net to give Poland an immediate break to start the second set.
9.41pm
First set goes to Poland Poland take the first set and are one set away from a semi-final clash with team USA tomorrow.
It will be an uphill battle for the Australians from here.
9.37pm
Can Australia get the break back? Poland will serve for the set, after Storm Hunter’s handy work at the net has kept the Australian’s in it.
John-Patrick Smith is sometimes guilty of getting in the way of the ball, when he should leave it for Hunter at the back of the court.
Can Australia get the late break here to get back on serve?
Poland 5-4.
9.26pm
Poland have the first break Poland get the first break in this match and go up 3-2 and are on serve.
A few errors coming from the racquet of JPS.
9.14pm
Australia fight to stay on serve Team Australia have a crucial hold to go 2-1 up with Poland on serve.
It was getting a bit hairy there, with the game going to a deciding point, but the home side were able to get the job done.
In the game earlier, Australia had three break point opportunities, but weren’t able to capitalise on any of them.
An early break would have been a dream for the home side.
Australian fans cheer at Ken Rosewall Arena. Credit: Getty Images
9.03pm
Doubles decider begins Here we go.
It’s Australia’s John-Patrick Smith to serve first. Can he and Storm Hunter get the job done for Australia tonight?
8.52pm
No doubles for de Minaur We have confirmation, Alex de Minaur will not be playing mixed doubles tonight.
Australia will be sending out Storm Hunter and John-Patrick Smith.
Poland have a double change to their line-up, with Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski taking to the court.
We’re looking at about a 10pm start time for this match.
8.46pm
Watch: Match point for the Demon 8.37pm
‘We’re still alive’: de Minaur Alex de Minaur roars to the crowd at Ken Rosewall Arena after his victory tonight.
Alex de Minaur roars after securing victory against Hubert Hurkacz. Credit: AP
Here’s what he had to say after the match.
“Nights like these, these are just the best. I love playing here, I love playing in front of you guys. The atmosphere from the very first point to the last was amazing and thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he said.
Hukacz had him under the pump, especially on serve, but the Demon kept fighting back into the match.
“He’s [Hurkacz] an incredible talent and I’m just so happy to see him back on tour because he’s a very dangerous player. I’m not happy playing him, but I’m happy he’s back. I’m sure he’s going to do a lot of damage and I’m glad to see him healthy.
“But for me, I just had to fight him off from the first to the last. A huge mental effort, and we’re still alive.”
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