Tennis Naomi Osaka to participate in national/regional competition for the first time in about 4 years. Osaka is a former world No.
1 player who is returning to the tour after giving birth. The final qualifying round for the Billie Jean King Cup against Kazakhstan will be held on April 12th and 13th at the Ariake Coliseum in Koto-ku, Tokyo. The winning team will advance to the finals to be held this November. Other members selected include Hibi Nao, Hondama Mayi, Shibahara Eina, and Aoyama Shuko.