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Who wins? [30 vote(s)]

GB 3-0
3.3%
Japan 3-0
3.3%
GB 3-1
3.3%
Japan 3-1
23.3%
GB 3-2
26.7%
Japan 3-2
40.0%
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level at the change of ends
*0-0
1-0*
1-1*
*2-1 Flashing passsing shot, cross court, winner from Hev
*3-1 good FH into the corner too good for Nara to return
3-2* went for the same shot as the last point, but missed it
3-3* classic 1-2 from Nara

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*4-3 Nara has a word with the umpire about a service call, the second serve was then in but short, and Hev pressed the advantage home.
*5-3 Big serve
6-3* UE from Nara when in charge of the rally

3 set poinits GB...

6-4* Nara prevails in a standard rally
*6-5 good first serve, short return, put away
*6-6 DF

Oh dear 3SP gone

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Nara is like a metronome, and always looked more like taking a tiebreak. Heather however got the balance right to go up 6-3*, Nara played two good points, but Heather then double faulted, and fell apart.

6-7(7) 0-0*

Sadly, I think that's that. Confidence is in tatters.

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Tense watch, phew

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6-7* Heather went long on a fairly routine ball of an unfearsome Nara return SP against...
7-7* Nara up to net... Hev finds a pass that dips to Anara's feet, and it's not dug out, Phew!
*7-8 good rally, Nara changed pace, Hev had the chance to put it away, but went long JPN SP #2
6-7(7)

Nara firing up the crowd.

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At this juncture, the irony is not lost on me that, having just won a WTA doubles title, Naomi is about to take court in a second consecutive doubles final.
She should be here.

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Nara holds, then breaks to love, visibly growing in confidence and positivity; the contrast in body language between the two is light years wide; very ominous...
6-7(7) 0-2*

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The problem is I'm not sure where the turnaround comes for Hev. She's always able to create the opportunity, she just can't close.

That double at *6-5 was always coming

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uptick from Hev, some good points there to break
6-7(7) *2-3

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Nara served for it, a bit tense, Hev played a bit of good stuff, broke.
Still needs to hold - big ask.
6-7(7) *4-5

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*0-40...

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Ace
*15-40
Saves the second, *30-40

It's all down to the doubles rubber.

6-7(5) 4-6


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All the coaches, make your picks.
I have no idea

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Has to be Watson/Konta I think.

Hev was bang average but she's a different personality on the doubles court

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Just gutted for Heather to be honest, she always gives it her all in Fed Cup. Will be interesting to see who Anne picks for doubles. With how Heather served I would be hesitant to pick her, even though shes a great doubles player. Japan have to be favourites in the doubles anyway.

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