TOKYO, JAPAN: Ayumi Morita overcame Tamaryn Hendler in straight sets to give Japan an unassailable 3-0 lead on day two of their Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group play-off tie.
Morita confessed to feeling nervous during the tie and suffered a wobble in the first set, momentarily allowing Hendler back into the match. The Japanese No. 1 believes her country has a strong team and is looking forward to the challenge that being among the elite eight teams in women's tennis will bring.
Ayumi Morita (JPN) - 22/04/12