Career
On September 16, 2008, she beat world No. 19 Ágnes Szávay 6–7, 7–5, 6–4 in the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
On January 5, 2009, Morita upset former Wimbledon quarterfinalist Michaëlla Krajicek in the final round of qualifying to reach the main draw of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. She faced third set deficits in all three of her qualifying matches, including a 4–1 deficit in her first match against Katie O'Brien.
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