HYOGO, JAPAN: Japan's captain Takeshi Murakami explains why he picked Ayumi Morita and 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm for singles and how he thinks the weather will play a part in this weekend's action.
Marco Umberger, President of the Slovenian Tennis Association, discusses his hopes for his country this weekend and how he thinks they will cope despite the absense of the injured doubles specialilst Katarina Srebotnik.
Captain Takeshi Murakami (JPN) - 03/02/12
Marko Umberger, President, Slovenia Tennis Association - 03/02/12