That’s game, set and match in 1 hour and 10 minutes.
An almost flawless performance from Katie Boulter, who gives Great Britain a 1-0 lead in this tie with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Australian Olivia Gadecki.
Next up, it’s Alex de Minaur, who will need a straight sets victory, with minimal games lost, to keep Australia in the fight.
We’ll keep you updated with the details on Australia’s future in the tournament as they come to hand.
