West Aussie rising star Talia Gibson has been named in the Culture Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup team for the upcoming Play-offs in Hobart next week after Priscilla Hon was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Gibson, 21 and ranked world No.137, has notched several milestones over the past 12 months.
She won her first Grand Slam main-draw match at Australian Open 2025, beating her first top-100 opponent in the process.
She later qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon, won the equal-biggest title of her career at the W75 tournament in Granby, and reached the second round of the WTA Cleveland event as a qualifier.
These performances helped boost her to a career-high ranking of world No.105 in August.
Gibson said she is honoured to receive the call up and is thrilled to represent Australia for the first time.
“It’s super exciting. It’s something that I’ve really wanted to do for so long and something that has always been a goal of mine. It was very exciting to get the call up to be on the team,” Gibson said.
“I’ve literally been watching Billie Jean King Cup every year. It’s always something that I make sure I sit down and watch and support the girls, and to be on the team this time and be able to support everyone will be very special.”
Captain Nicole Pratt said Gibson’s inclusion is a welcome addition to the team.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Talia who’s been knocking on the door of the top 100 for a while now, and it won’t be long until she reaches that benchmark,” Pratt said.
“She’s had some impressive results over the past 12 months, and her improved consistency throughout the year has been very positive and we’re thrilled to welcome her into the team and give her the chance to experience representing Australia on home soil.
“I’d also like to wish Priscilla all the best for a speedy recovery from injury. She’s had an amazing year and although I know how disappointed she is to miss this tie, we look forward to seeing her come back strongly for the summer of tennis.”
Gibson joins Maya Joint, Kimberly Birrell, Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez in the Australian team for the Play-offs against Portugal and Brazil at the Domain Tennis Centre from 14 to 16 November 2025.
Australia will face Portugal on Friday 14 November and Brazil on Sunday 16 November, with each tie featuring two singles matches and a doubles match. The winner of Group E will advance to the 2026 Qualifiers, keeping alive the chance to compete for the trophy next year.
Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-offs
Australia – Hard, Outdoors (Domain Tennis Centre, Hobart, Tasmania)
Friday 14 November 12pm AEDT – Australia v Portugal
Saturday 15 November 12pm AEDT – Brazil v Portugal
Sunday 16 November 12pm AEDT – Australia v Brazil
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