Emma Raducanu will miss Billie Jean King Cup duty for Great Britain in the April qualifier against Australia, marking her third consecutive absence from national team competition. The British No 1's decision comes as the European clay season begins, making the trip to Melbourne less appealing for top players.

British No 2 Sonay Kartal will lead the team, though Katie Boulter and Fran Jones are also unavailable. Captain Anne Keothavong will field Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage, and 17-year-old debutante Mika Stojsavljevic in the April 10-11 tie at Melbourne Park's John Cain Arena. Keothavong noted the challenge of facing Australia away from home but expressed confidence in the squad's experience.

The Australian team features Maya Joint, Talia Gibson, Kimberly Birrell, Storm Hunter, and Ellen Perez. The best-of-five format includes four singles and one doubles rubber, with Britain's victory securing a place in the Finals. Keothavong may add a fifth player closer to the event.