
Australia's hopes of progressing to the 2022 Davis Cup Finals hang in the balance after Lleyton Hewitt's men split the opening singles rubbers in the qualifying tie against Hungary in Sydney.
Alex de Minaur gave Australia the early initiative with a 7-5 6-2 victory over Zsombor Piros on Friday night before Thanasi Kokkinakis lost 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 6-3 to veteran Hungarian spearhead Marton Fucsovics.