Japan team captain Eiji Takeuchi has said that playing on home turf will give his players a huge advantage over their Romanian opponents in their Davis Cup World Group playoff tie this weekend.
Speaking at the draw Thursday at Namihaya Dome Main Arena in Osaka, Takeuchi was confident the Japanese could win their first World Group playoff tie and qualify for the World Group for the first time since 1985.
"Because it is a home tie, it gives Japan 10 times more advantage. Many things can happen at home," said Takeuchi. "Also the surface is an advantage for us as well."