Naoko Sato (佐藤 直子, Satō Naoko, born 2 January 1955 [1]) is a retired Japanese professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) | Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1955 Tokyo, Japan |
| Prize money | $31,279 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 19–42 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (4 July 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1977) |
| French Open | 2R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1976) |
| US Open | 1R (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 47–49 |
| Highest ranking | No. 120 (1 February 1988) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (1978) |
| French Open | QF (1981, 1984) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1976, 1978) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981, 1985) |
Career
editNaoko Sato best results came in the doubles. She reached final of 1978 Australian Open with Pam Whytcross which they lost to Betsy Nagelsen and Renáta Tomanová in straight sets.
Grand Slam finals
editDoubles: 1 (0–1)
edit| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1978 | Australian Open | Hard |  Pam Whytcross |
 Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová |
5–7, 2–6 |
References
editExternal links
edit- Naoko Sato at the Women's Tennis Association
- Naoko Sato at the International Tennis Federation
- Naoko Sato at the Billie Jean King Cup
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