Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
Canada will continue Group A play on Sunday against host Japan
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.
"I couldn't be prouder of all the girls today, really," said Canadian captain Heidi el Tabakh. "But the job's not done. So we've got to recover, prepare and come back out on Sunday ready to go."
The group winner will qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November.
WATCH | Stakusic secures Canada's victory over Romania:
