Great Britain missed out on the ATP Cup semi-finals after Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury lost the decisive doubles rubber against Australia despite having four match points.
The 3-6 6-3 18-16 win for Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur after a match tie-break gave the hosts a 2-1 win.
Dan Evans had earlier kept Britain in the tie with a thrilling three-set win over De Minaur.
Australia will play Spain or Belgium on Saturday for a place in the final of the inaugural edition of the men’s team tournament.
