Brisbane will host the Davis Cup for the primary time since 2018, with Australia to play Poland in September.
The international locations will face off in a 2026 World Group I tie on the Pat Rafter Area on September 19 and 20.
Tennis Queensland chief govt Cameron Pearson stated it was “thrilling” to have the Cup return to the river metropolis.
“With the amenities we’ve and the gorgeous climate that point of yr in Queensland, it was all the time going to be a extremely good alternative to play in Brisbane,” he stated.
“I am grateful the staff needs to play right here and I am wanting ahead to September after we can cheer the Aussies on the courtroom.”
The tie will likely be performed on arduous courtroom, with two singles matches on day one, adopted by doubles and reverse singles on day two. (ABC Information: Chris Gillette)
Australia was relegated from the 2026 Davis Cup qualifying spherical in February, following a 3-1 loss to Ecuador.
The staff will search to win the upcoming five-match tie to progress to the 2027 qualifiers and transfer one step nearer to returning to the Davis Cup finals.
Workforce captain and Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt stated it was essential the staff had a chance to play in entrance of a house crowd.
“Usually we solely get that likelihood in January,” he stated. “So, to convey tennis again to Queensland – it’s an amazing area there.
“There’s loads of positives and I do know all of the boys are actually wanting ahead to getting up there and to begin coaching for the tie.”
The Australian staff will likely be led by captain and Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt. (Equipped: Tennis Australia)
Australia, presently positioned quantity 8 within the Davis Cup rankings, has not performed Twenty ninth-ranked Poland since 2013 in Warsaw, the place Australia received 4-1.
The tie will likely be performed on arduous courtroom, with two singles matches on day one, adopted by doubles and reverse singles on day two.
Hewitt stated he anticipated the staff to be introduced within the subsequent month.
“We’re definitely not taking the Polish staff calmly in any respect,” he stated. “We expect it’s going to be a extremely robust match-up.”
The internet hosting announcement comes days after the Queensland authorities confirmed Brisbane’s Lang Park would welcome the Socceroos and Brazil for a pleasant in September, adopted by the Wallabies and All Blacks for a Bledisloe Cup Check on ANZAC Day subsequent yr.
Talking on Monday, Premier David Crisafulli stated occasions like these helped construct up the state’s popularity.
Australia was relegated from the Davis Cup qualifying spherical in February, following a 3-1 loss to Ecuador in Quito. (ABC Information: Chris Gillette)
“I do really feel we’re getting momentum,” he stated.
“I believe individuals are what they used to name north of the border and saying ‘Issues are taking place’.
“We have got challenges, however we have additionally bought huge alternatives, and I see occasions [as] a giant a part of that.”
