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It was an unprecedented year of success for Australia -- as the men and women from Down Under overcame obstacles to win the World Cup's in Cricket, Rugby, Netball and the Davis Cup. Australia entered the Cricket World Cup a firm favorite. The Baggy Green Caps got off to a sluggish start losing to New Zealand and Pakistan in the first round of the competition. With a spot of luck and heady play, Australia advanced to the finals on a technicality, where it overwhelmed Pakistan to win by eight wickets. Going into the Rugby World Cup, Australia was again a top contender. The Wallabies survived a tough match against the Springboks before demolishing France 35-12 in the final. Mark Philippoussis led Australia to Davis Cup glory when he overpowered French No. 1 Cedric Pioline 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to give his country an unassailable 3-1 lead in the centenary final. Australian women didn't let the side down when in a hard fought final match in Christchurch, New Zealand they won the Netball World Cup crown beating New Zealand 42-41.
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