“Team USA came in with a lot of momentum" - Mattek-Sands happy with USA Fed Cup qualification 

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Kenin Sofia beat Jelena Ostapenko and Anastasija Sevastova 6-4 6-0 to secure a place for the USA in the 2020 Fed Cup.

Serena Williams and Sofia Kenin lost on Saturday to Sevastova and Ostapenko after having beaten the duo on opening day. And it was up to Mattek-Sands and Kenin to secure qualification for the USA.

Mattek-Sands is happy to play a part in her country's qualification to the Fed Cup. She said the team came with a lot of momentum. And that she brought her energy to the court.

“Team USA came in with a lot of momentum,'' Mattek-Sands said. “We won both matches yesterday and as a doubles player here in the last match of the day, I didn't know whether it was going to count for anything or it was all coming down to it. I was ready for both situations. Either way, I was bringing my energy to cheer on my teammates and bring it on the court. I was ready.”

Team Captain Kathy Rinaldi said she's proud of her team's performance. She also had some words of praise for Latvia for the incredible fighting spirit they displayed.

“I am so incredibly proud,'' USA captain Kathy Rinaldi said.” I love these girls. It's been an incredible couple of days. We had some hard-fought matches today. Latvia is a tough team. They came out ready and played well today. But we finished it in a strong fashion and I couldn't be any more proud of my entire team.''

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