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Story summary
- Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup campaign began poorly as Talia Gibson, an Australian, lost to British teen Mika Stojsavljevic 7-6 (7-4), 7-5.
- In the second singles match, Kimberly Birrell, ranked 80th, lost to Harriet Dart, ranked 173rd, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- Gibson's defeat surprised observers given her recent success against top players.
- The Australian team faces pressure in the upcoming doubles match in Melbourne to avoid an early exit.
