Britain on Verge of Billie Jean King Cup Victory as Stojsavljevic Stuns Higher-Ranked Opponent

Great Britain, despite missing key players, is on the cusp of securing a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, thanks to impressive wins by Mika Stojsavljevic and Harriet Dart against Australia in Melbourne. Stojsavljevic, ranked 275th, pulled off a stunning upset over world No. 65 Talia Gibson with a 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 victory, overcoming a 219-place difference in the WTA rankings. The 17-year-old, who recently won the 2024 US Open junior title, gave Britain a strong start in the qualifiers. Dart then followed with a hard-fought win over Kiimberly Birrell, 4-6 6-3 6-3, leaving Britain needing just one more win from the remaining matches to qualify for the finals in Shenzhen, China. Both players expressed their happiness and pride in representing their country, with Stojsavljevic praising the support she received and Dart enjoying the privilege of playing for Britain. The decisive doubles match is set for Saturday, with Dart teaming up with Jodie Burrage against Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez.