Australia and France will face off in a Fed Cup title doubles decider in Perth after Ajla Tomljanovic overcame her nightmare debut to defeat Pauline Parmentier 6-4 7-5.
World No.1 Ashleigh Barty will team up with Samantha Stosur in pursuit of Australia’s first Fed Cup title in 45 years after Tomljanovic prevailed in Sunday’s second reverse singles match to even the ledger at 2-2 in the best-of-five rubbers final.
Barty earlier suffered a shock singles defeat at RAC Arena, losing to Kristina Mladenovic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (7-1) in an epic two-and-a-half hour battle.