Team Malta lost to South Africa 2-1 in the Group III, Europe/Africa, Zone B, Promotional play-off final after qualifying from their group with maximum wins. 

Malta started the encounter on a bright note as Francesca Curmi emerged victorious in rubber 1, 6-1, 6-0, against Katie Poluta.

However, the Africans turned the tie to their favour with two wins in the next couple of rubbers.

First, Chanel Simmonds defeated Elaine Genovese 6-1, 7-6 (7-1) before Simmonds joined Madrie Le Roux to beat Curmi and Genovese 6-1, 6-1 in the doubles. 

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