Overview
- The qualifying draw sets seven April matchups, including Italy–Japan, Belgium–USA, Kazakhstan–Canada, Slovenia–Spain, Switzerland–Czechia, and Ukraine–Poland.
- The seven winners will join host China at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen in September.
- Each tie will feature two singles on day one, then a doubles rubber followed by two reverse singles on day two to keep the doubles live.
- Australia is viewed as deeper on paper with higher-ranked singles options and a proven doubles pair, though selections will hinge on fitness and availability closer to April.
- Great Britain enters ranked No. 3 after last season’s semi-final run, while Australia is chasing a first title since 1974 after multiple runner-up finishes.