Action over foul-mouthed Fabio Fognini too slow, says Rafael Nadal. ince undergoing knee surgery in March, and celebrated a 2-0 win over Australia that sealed Japan’s qualification for the tournament in Russia next year. Seven other women came into the year’s final grand slam with a shot at taking the top ranking . Asian World Cup qualifying goes down to the wire. We generally had someone stand up at some stage and that’s what happened tonight. The team may have been overshadowed by local media reports of dissent within the ranks and speculation over their Bosnian coach’s future in the leadup to the Australia game. Group A, meanwhile, has a four-way tussle for the two remaining spots that could lead to the World Cup. Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna advance at US Open. “There are a number of players, experienced players, including myself, that are reaching a crucial period. “I still think I can improve and want to turn up the power in every aspect of my game.