Australia on brink of Billie Jean King Cup exit after defeat to Kazakhstan

Elena Rybakina defeats Kim Birrell in straight sets in Brisbane Maya Joint loses to Yulia Putintseva in BJK Cup qualifying tie Big-hitting former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has out-gunned Kim Birrell to secure victory for Kazakhstan over Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie in Brisbane. Rybakina recovered from a double break of serve down in the second set to beat Birrell 6-3, 7-6 (4) to give the Kazakhs an unassailable 2-0 lead after world No 23 Yulia Putintseva defeate...