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Darren Walton

EXPLAINED: Kazakhstan takes early bjk cup lead over australia | Vintage Vibes

Elena Rybakina celebrates after sealing Kazakhstan's Billie Jean King Cup win over Australia. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Kazakhstan have placed Australia on the brink of Billie Jean King Cup elimination with a 2-1 victory in their qualifying tie in Brisbane.

Big-hitting former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina out-gunned Kim Birrell to secure victory for Kazakhstan before the hosts picked up a precious point with success in the not-so-dead-rubber doubles.

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