The Fed Cup draw was a beach day in Brisbane.
The Aussies sure know how to celebrate sport. Though they're playing the United States on red clay Team Australia chose the sand to start the weekend festivities.
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Tennis Australia hosted the draw for its World Group Playoff tie against the USA at the beach complete with surfers, Olympians and a mini-triathlon.
Australian No. 2 Daria Gavrilova discusses her Fed Cup debut as she takes on Madison Keys in the opening match.
Former US Open champion Samantha Stosur plays Christina McHale in Saturday's second singles match.
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