Australian into final of the 2019 fed cup. The best moments

Sam Stosur’s red-rimmed eyes betrayed a raw emotion that was threatening to be overwhelming. A reverse singles drubbing had morphed into an unforgettable doubles triumph in the deciding rubber of the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas semi-final against Belarus in Brisbane.

Captain Alicia Molik radiated the beaming pride of a captain whose team will experience something she never did as a player: a Fed Cup Final. Australia’s first in 26 years. At home. In November.

Then there was Ash Barty. Having also dominated Australia’s previous tie against the USA, Barty became the first player from any nation to win all three rubbers in both the opening round and semi-finals since the best-of-five format was introduced in 1995. While deflecting credit to the team. As she always does.