The finals of the Billie Jean King Cup 2024 kicked off with the first-round tie between Japan and Romania. It was not a quick series as all three scheduled matches were needed to determine the outcome. Ana Bogdan started off by defeating Nao Hibino (6-2, 6-4), but soon after, Ena Shibahara leveled the score by beating Jacqueline Cristian (6-4, 7-5). The doubles match became pivotal, with Aoyama/Hozumi securing a win for their country against Niculescu/Ruse (6-1, 7-5). The Japanese team clinched the victory and will now face Italy in the next round.
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