Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama defeated Kayla Cross and Rebecca Marino 6-3, 5-7 6-2 in the decisive doubles match to secure Japan a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Sunday.

Sonay Kartal grinds her way to victory over Eva Vedder to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying.

The Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers were the main women’s event of the week, with stars such as Elena Rybakina and Bernarda Pera among the key players who helped secure qualification for their nations.