Osaka suffers woeful Fed Cup return

Japan's Naomi Osaka looks dejected after the match against Cori Gauff of the U.S. [Courtesy]

Naomi Osaka’s return to Japan’s Fed Cup team after a year’s absence turned sour on Friday as the world number 10 suffered a thrashing at the hands of Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo. 

The two-time Grand Slam champion was expected to give Japan a huge boost in their bid to overcome five-time champions Spain at the La Manga Club near Murcia, but lost 6-0 6-3.