Mika Stojsavljevic Set for Billie Jean King Cup Debut Against Australia

Mika Stojsavljevic is set to make her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Great Britain at age 17.

“Mika Stojsavljevic will make her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Great Britain in this week's qualifying tie against Australia at the age of 17”

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She will play opening singles against Talia Gibson, ranked over 200 places above her.

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Stojsavljevic told the LTA, It means everything to me.

She only took her GCSEs last summer and is currently studying A-Level subjects.

Her chances increased when Sonay Kartal pulled out with a back injury.

GB currently has four players inside the world's top 100 but are heavy underdogs.

The tie is a best-of-five match format at John Cain Arena.

Harriet Dart will play Kimberly Birrell in the second singles.

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The doubles will feature Australia's top 20 doubles players Hunter and Perez.

Captains can make changes up to an hour before the start.

The reverse singles are likely to feature Dart against Gibson.

Australia could call on a 17-year-old of their own, Emerson Jones.

Captain Keothavong acknowledged the challenge of fielding a weakened team.

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She said, We are the underdogs on paper, but we thrive in this competition.

Stojsavljevic said, I think we’re going in with a lot of confidence.

The British team is aiming to qualify for the Finals for the third consecutive year.