Overview
- Kazakhstan defeated Australia 2–1 in Brisbane, with singles wins by Elena Rybakina and Yulia Putintseva ensuring the tie victory.
- Rybakina overcame a significant second-set deficit to beat Kim Birrell 6-3, 7-6(4), clinching an unassailable 2–0 lead for Kazakhstan.
- Australia's only point came from a doubles victory by Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez, who defeated Anna Danilina and Zhibek Kulambayeva 6-3, 6-4.
- Australia's hopes of advancing to the finals now hinge on Colombia upsetting Kazakhstan in their next match to keep Australia in contention.
- The restructured Billie Jean King Cup format sees 18 nations competing for limited spots in the finals, heightening the stakes for each tie.