De Minaur puts Australia ahead in Davis Cup tie against Poland
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Alex de Minaur secured a crucial victory for Australia against Poland in the Davis Cup at Pat Rafter Arena on September 19, defeating Maks Kasnikowski 6-3, 6-0. This match marks an important return to form for De Minaur following a disappointing exit in the second round of the US Open. With this win, Australia leads 1-0 in the World Group I tie, and James Duckworth is set to face Kamil Majchrzak next.
- •Alex de Minaur defeats Maks Kasnikowski 6-3, 6-0.
- •Australia leads Poland 1-0 in the Davis Cup tie.
- •Match played at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
- •De Minaur seeks to regain form after US Open disappointment.
- •James Duckworth will compete against Kamil Majchrzak next.
- 5:56 AMThe Guardian Sport — Alex de Minaur roars back to life to fire Australia to early Davis Cup lead over Poland
"World No 9 beats Maks Kasnikowski 6-3, 6-0 in World Group I tie James Duckworth meets Kamil Majchrzak next at Pat Rafter Arena Alex de Minaur has taken his frustrations out in a Davis Cup thumping to put Australia up 1-0 in their must-win Brisbane tie against Poland. The world No 9, keen to rediscover his mojo after a disappointing second-round US Open loss, lit up Pat Rafter Arena on Saturday afternoon with a dominant 6-3 6-0 defeat of world No 231 Maks Kasnikowski. Continue reading...
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