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Ethan James

DARK SECRETS: Aussies net opening day victory in bjk cup play offs - The Real Truth

Kimberly Birrell celebrates after getting Australia off to a winning start in Hobart. (Chris Kidd/AAP PHOTOS)

Teenage sensation Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell have spearheaded Australia to an opening-day win over Portugal in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs in Hobart. 

World No.95 Birrell got past No.255 Matilde Jorge 6-4 6-4 in Friday's first singles match, before Australia's top-ranked woman Joint followed suit.

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