Davis Cup Returns to Brisbane

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It is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:07 am.

Brisbane will host the Davis Cup for the first time since 2018.

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The Davis Cup will return to Brisbane in September for the first time since 2018.

Australia and Poland will play a five-match tie at the Pat Rafter Arena.

The matches will take place on September 19 and 20.

Brisbane will host the Davis Cup, with Australia playing Poland in September.

The countries will face off in a 2026 World Group I tie at the Pat Rafter Arena.

Tennis Queensland chief executive Cameron Pearson said it was exciting to have the Cup return.

Cameron Pearson said Brisbane has good facilities and weather, making it a good place to play.

He is looking forward to September when they can cheer for the Australian team.

The tie will be played on hard court with two singles matches on day one.

Australia lost to Ecuador in February and was relegated from the Davis Cup qualifying round.

The team will try to win the upcoming five-match tie to progress to the 2027 qualifiers.

Team captain Lleyton Hewitt said it was important to play in front of a home crowd.

Lleyton Hewitt said they usually only get to play at home in January.

He said there are many positives and the team is looking forward to training.

The Australian team will be led by captain Lleyton Hewitt.

Australia has not played Poland since 2013, when they won 4-1 in Warsaw.

The tie will be played on hard court with two singles matches on day one.

Lleyton Hewitt said the team will be announced in the next month.

He said they are not taking the Polish team lightly and expect a tough match.

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Premier David Crisafulli said events like these help build the state's reputation.

Australia lost to Ecuador in the Davis Cup qualifying round in February.

Premier David Crisafulli said he feels they are getting momentum.

He said people are looking at what is happening in the state and saying positive things.

He said they have challenges, but events are a big part of their opportunities.

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