"Talia Gibson was expected to get the tie at Melbourne's John Cain Arena off to a flying start but fell 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 to the lowly-ranked 17-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic."
"Gibson had a nervous start and went down a break before clawing her way back to level at 3-3, but Stojsavljevic carried momentum into the second set."
"Stojsavljevic sent down three aces in her haul of 12 for the match to survive a marathon game, including five break points, and then broke Gibson again to wrap up the match."
Talia Gibson, Australia's top player, suffered a surprising defeat to British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier. Gibson, ranked No 56, was expected to lead Australia to victory but lost 7-6 (7-4) 7-5. Despite her recent success against top players, she struggled with nerves and momentum during the match. Stojsavljevic, ranked No 275, capitalized on Gibson's errors and showcased her powerful serve. Australia's Kimberly Birrell is set to compete against Harriet Dart in the next singles match, with doubles scheduled to follow.
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