Stosur inspires Fed Cup triumph
02/07/2010 11:12:22 AM
World No.11 Samantha Stosur led from the front as Australia defeated Spain 3-2 in their Fed Cup tie in Adelaide on Sunday.
Stosur featured in all three of Australia's winning rubbers as she combined with 39-year-old Rennae Stubbs to seal the triumph in the deciding doubles match.
The pair defeated Maria-Jose Martinez Sanchez and Nurai Llagostera Vives 6-4 6-2.
Earlier in the day, Stosur easily accounted for Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-1 6-3.
Australia then pulled a surprise when it selected Alicia Molik, instead of Casey Dellacqua, for the fourth singles match.
However, the decision backfired with Carla Suarez Navaroo crushing the comeback queen 6-1 6-1.
Australia now progresses to an April play-off where it has the chance to return to the elite World Group for the first time since 2004.