Australia began its 2012 Davis Cup campaign once again in the Asia/Oceania playoffs. Australia easily accounted for China in the first round with a 5–0 victory in Geelong, Victoria, and again against South Korea in the semi-finals with a 5–0 win in Brisbane. Australia faced Germany away in Hamburg in the World Group Playoffs for a spot in next year's World Group. Leading 2–1 going into the reverse singles matches, Australia failed to win a match on the final day, losing the tie 3–2.