The Czech Republic took an early lead against Australia but the other three World Group ties - including Italy's tie with the United States - were locked at 1-1 after Day 1 of Fed Cup play.
Matthew Ebden and Jarmila Gajdosova became the third all-Australian pair in the Open Era to win their home Grand Slam mixed doubles title, beating Frantisek Cermak and Lucie Hradecka.
Playing her first match since September, Jarmila Gajdosova pulled off a surprise against Roberta Vinci in the first round of the Brisbane International. Serena Williams and Petra Kvitova also won.
The World Group semifinals and a number of play-off ties took courts all around the world on the weekend, with six Top 10 players in action - well, only five of them actually ended up playing.
The umbrella - not just a common sight outside in Kuala Lumpur this week, but also inside. The stars of the WTA glammed up and brought out the brollies at the BMW Malaysian Open player party.
From drama on the court to fun off of it - including Australian rising star Ashleigh Barty's kids day hit - there's a lot going on at the Moorilla Hobart International. Check out the pics here.
From koala visits to airport arrivals and chocolate making activities to golf stars, it's all happening at the Brisbane International. Check out the first batch of photos from the new WTA season!