Qualifying Round
All ties were played at Flinders Park in Melbourne, Australia, on hard courts.
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| China | 2–1 | Malta |
| Luxembourg | 2–1 | Chinese Taipei |
| South Korea | 3–0 | Ireland |
| Bulgaria | 3–0 | Philippines |
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation Rounds.
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