Canada fell 2-1 in a tie towards Japan in Tokyo on Sunday, bringing its four-year profitable streak to the Billy Jean King Cup ultimate.
Each groups wanted a victory to make the ultimate as they defeated Romania, the one different crew within the group.
As a substitute, Canada heads for the 2025 playoffs in November. There, he’s about to win a spot within the 2026 Billy Junking Cup qualifiers.
Watch Lapan advance with a doubles victory:
Canada’s Rebecca Marino and Kera Cross fell to Aoyamajima 3-6, 7-5, 2-6 within the decisive doubles match in Tokyo’s Billy Jean King Cup qualifying.
“Total, I actually imagine it was an ideal day. It was a really powerful day. All of the video games had been very shut,” mentioned Canadian captain Heidi El Tabaf.
“We’re all satisfied that we’re disillusioned in what we have misplaced, however I am very pleased with all the ladies on the crew and the efforts they made at present. We fought to the tip, and it simply did not go our means.”
Victoria Mboko, 18, of Canada, opened her tie over Japan’s Ena Shivahara in a 6-4, 6-7 (8), 7-5 victory. The opening single match lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, however first positioned second on the board Canada.
The 14th place Japanese equalized their scores of their second singles match 6-3, 6-3 when Mizu defeated 20-year-old Canadian Marina Sturksic.
Watching l wchijima beat and tie up Stakushik:
Canada’s Marina Stakusik misplaced two matches in Billy Jan King’s Qualifier on Tokyo Sunday, Japan’s China 6-3, 6-3, forcing the third and ultimate match.
In Deciding Doubles Match, the Canadian Rebecca Marino and Kayla Cross duo fell to Shimizu and Aoyamajima over 6-3, 5-7, and 6-2.
“I’m extraordinarily, very proud that Rebecca and Kera confirmed us tonight and performed.
The Canadian crew, together with Ariana Arceno, Romania’s 3-0 sweep on friday. Canada gained the 2023 title earlier than dropping to England in final yr’s quarterfinals.
The UK, Kazakhstan, Spain, Ukraine and the US additionally gained the qualifying group. They be a part of the Italians, the defending champions, and can host China within the eight-team ultimate.
The ultimate will likely be held at Shin Shenzhen from September sixteenth to twenty first.
Watch l mboko prime the ninja within the opening recreation:
Canada’s Victoria Mboko defeated Japan’s Ena Sivahara 6-4, 6-7 (8), 7-5 within the opening match of Canada’s Billy Jean King Qualifier, giving Canada a 1-0 lead.
