Canada fails to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals with loss to Japan, ending 4-year streak [Video]

Canada fell 2-1 in its tie against Japan on Sunday in Tokyo, snapping its four-year streak of making the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

With both teams having defeated Romania, the only other team in the group, both teams needed a win to make the Finals.

Canada will instead head for the 2025 Playoffs in November, where it will look to earn a spot in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers.

WATCH l Japan advances with doubles victory:

Rebecca Marino and Kayla Cross of Canada fell to Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama of Japan 3-6, 7-5, 2-6 in the decisive doubles match of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Tokyo.

“Overall, I really do believe it was a great day. It was a very tough day, all matches were very close,” Canadian captain Heidi El Tabakh said.

“I’m sure we’re all disappointed we lost, but I’m very, very proud of every single girl on the …