Overview
- Captain Tim Henman said Raducanu had been managing a foot problem since late last year and was "very close" to playing, with the possibility she could still feature in the event.
- Katie Swan stepped in for Raducanu and lost to Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, after which Osaka noted her satisfaction with competing despite recent health issues.
- Great Britain secured the tie as Billy Harris defeated Shintaro Mochizuki 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 before Neal Skupski and Olivia Nicholls clinched the mixed doubles 7-5, 4-6, 10-7.
- Osaka has reported recovering from a viral illness picked up over Christmas and had earlier fallen to Maria Sakkari in straight sets at the same event.
- Britain next faces Greece, with Raducanu slated to meet Sakkari if fit, as attention turns to her Australian Open readiness with the tournament beginning January 18.