Australian hopes for their first Billie Jean King Cup title in 50 years ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia, with failures in singles matches.
Kimberly Birrell's lengthy match against Viktoria Hruncakova showed promise, but ultimately, her failure to secure a win set a disappointing tone that was worsened by Ajla Tomljanovic's struggles.
Sam Stosur, the Australian captain, highlighted Birrell's close contest but also noted the impact of Tomljanovic's injury, emphasizing the tough position they found themselves in.
Despite a strong historical performance in recent years, the defeat to Slovakia marked a setback for the team aiming to achieve their first title in decades.
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