But the tie is all square after Brisbane home town hero James Duckworth was defeated by Kamil Majchrzak 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second singles match, before Sunday\u2019s doubles<\/a> and reverse singles.<\/p>\n The first singles match lasted 56 minutes and de Minaur lost just six points in the second set as the Australian No 1 found range on his serve, angles from the baseline and got to the net to finish points with authority.<\/p>\n De Minaur roared after breaking for the first time in the fourth game and then, after a tight call went against him with his tail up at 4-1, steadied with back-to-back aces.<\/p>\n Kasnikowski saved two set points on serve and forced de Minaur to serve out the first set, which he did with ease before breaking instantly to set the tone for a one-sided second set.<\/p>\n Alex de Minaur celebrates during the Davis Cup match between Australia and Poland in Brisbane. Photograph: Russell Freeman\/AAP<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s what these ties are all about; get fired up, get the crowd involved and there\u2019s no better feeling,\u201d de Minaur said of his theatrics.<\/p>\n \u201cWe play outside of Australia for 10 months a year … so being here, in front of a packed crowd, great atmosphere it\u2019s one I\u2019ve missed.<\/p>\n \u201cThe serve felt great … I had some nice words to it and it\u2019s coming out to play.\u201d<\/p>\n Kasnikowski admits he was blown away in his first meeting with a member of the world\u2019s top 10.<\/p>\n
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