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Ian Chadband

Departing Molik's upbeat message for Australian tennis

Alicia Molik predicts a bright future for Australian tennis as she steps down as BJK Cup captain. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)

Alicia Molik has bowed out as national women's team chief, declaring that she gave the job everything she had for a decade - and predicting that a new generation will help tennis flourish in Australia.

The 42-year-old former player has been a popular figure with her team as Australia's Billie Jean King Cup captain over a decade, as evidenced at this week's tournament in Seville as the world's No.1 doubles player Storm Hunter was left tearful while paying tribute to her.

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