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Williams and Kenin put USA in front in the Fed Cup

Serena Williams and newly minted Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin gave the USA a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup qualifying round against Latvia on Friday. The 23-time major winner defeated Latvian number one, Jelena Ostapenko, in Everett near Seattle with 7: 6 (4) 7: 6 (7/3), Kenin had no trouble in 6: 2 6: 2 over Anastasija Sevastova ,

“I’ve played in a lot of different settings, but I don’t think I’ve ever played in front of such a loud audience,” said Williams. However, the match against the former French Open winner Ostapenko was not at the highest level, after all, the Latvian committed no fewer than 47 uncommon mistakes. The Americans only need one point from three games on Saturday to advance to the first tournament of the best twelve nations.

It will be difficult for Japan

The winners of the eight games of the qualification round will be at the final tournament in Budapest from April 14 to 19, as will defending champion France, last year’s finalist Australia, Czech Republic (wildcard) and host Hungary.

For Japan, which has to compete on sand in Spain, it will be very difficult to reach the final round. Because her top star Naomi Osaka was completely unexpected against Sara Sorribes Tormo on Friday at 0: 6 3: 6 and Spain is already 2: 0. Switzerland only need one point each on matchday two against Switzerland at home against Canada, Germany in Brazil and Slovakia against the guests from Great Britain.

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