The Canadian women’s tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Friday.
Toronto’s Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca Bulgaru.
Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., followed with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Anca Todoni.
In doubles play, Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino and Kayla Cross of London, Ont., posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Georgia Andreea Craciun and Mara Gae.
Canada will continue Group A play on Sunday against host Japan.
The group winner will qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November.
WATCH | Stakusic secures Canada’s victory over Romania:
Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., downed Anca Todoni 6-4, 6-3 to give Canada a 2-0 win over Romania at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifier Group A event in Tokyo.