Australia‘s Fed Cup title drought continues as France prevailed in the doubles decider to claim a 3-2 victory. Australians were hoping to win their first Fed Cup final in 45 years, empowered by Ashleigh Barty, officially the best player this season, but they ended up with tears in their eyes during the trophy ceremony in Perth.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Alicia Molik, Ash Barty, Ajla Tomljanovic and Sam Stosur of Australia look on after being defeated in the 2019 Fed Cup Final tie between Australia and France at RAC Arena on November 10, 2019 in Perth, Australia.