PERTH, Australia, Nov 10, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A jubilant Kristina Mladenovic
and Caroline Garcia led France to its first Fed Cup title since 2003 on
Sunday, winning a deciding doubles rubber to crush Australia’s hopes 3-2.
In the last tournament played under the current format, the pair kept
their focus at Perth Arena to overcome Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur 6-
4, 6-3, denying the home team their first crown in 45 years.
France also won in 1997 when they beat the Netherlands and in 2003 by
overcoming the United States.