Australia to play Poland in Davis Cup tie in Brisbane

Brisbane will host Australia's Davis Cup World Group I tie against Poland on September 19 and 20, marking the tournament's return to the city for the first time since 2018. The matches will take place at Pat Rafter Arena.

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With the facilities we have and the beautiful weather that time of year in Queensland, it was always going to be a really good opportunity to play in Brisbane.

Tennis Queensland chief executive Cameron Pearson expressed excitement about the Cup's return, highlighting Brisbane's facilities and favorable weather. "I'm thankful the team wants to play here and I'm looking forward to September when we can cheer the Aussies on the court," Pearson said. The tie will feature two singles matches on the first day, followed by doubles and reverse singles matches on the second day, all played on a hard court.

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I'm thankful the team wants to play here and I'm looking forward to September when we can cheer the Aussies on the court.

Australia, currently ranked eighth in the Davis Cup, seeks to win this tie to advance to the 2027 qualifiers. The team was relegated from the 2026 Davis Cup qualifying round in February after a 3-1 loss to Ecuador. Team captain and Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt emphasized the importance of playing in front of a home crowd. "So, to bring tennis back to Queensland – it’s a great arena there," Hewitt stated. He added, "There’s a lot of positives and I know all the boys are really looking forward to getting up there and to start training for the tie."

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Normally we only get that chance in January. So, to bring tennis back to Queensland – it’s a great arena there.

Hewitt acknowledged the challenge posed by Poland, ranked 29th. "We’re certainly not taking the Polish team lightly at all," he said. "We think it’s going to be a really tough match-up." The Australian team is expected to announce its lineup within the next month. This hosting announcement follows other major sporting events confirmed for Brisbane, including a friendly between the Socceroos and Brazil, and a Bledisloe Cup Test match.

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There’s a lot of positives and I know all the boys are really looking forward to getting up there and to start training for the tie.