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Ei Iida
Ei Iida (born 9 September 1967) is a former professional tennis player from Japan. Biography Iida qualified for the singles main draw of two Grand Slam tournaments, the 1988 Australian Open and 1989 US Open. Her first-round opponent at the US Open was Martina Navratilova, who went on to make the final. As a doubles player, she reached No. 44 in the world and won one WTA Tour title, the 1993 Japan Open, partnering Maya Kidowaki. Early in her career, she played collegiate tennis for Pepperdine University Pepperdine University () is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California. Pepperdine's main campus consists of 830 acres (340 ha) overlooking the Pacific Ocean and ... in the United States. WTA career finals Doubles: 1 (1 title) ITF Circuit finals Singles: 5 (3–2) Doubles: 22 (14–8) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Iida, Ei 1967 births Living people Japanese fema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Australian Open – Women's Singles
Steffi Graf defeated Chris Evert in the final, 6–1, 7–6(7–3) to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1988 Australian Open. It was her first step towards completing the first, and so far only Golden Slam in the history of pedestrian tennis. Hana Mandlíková was the defending champion, but was defeated by Graf in the quarterfinals. This tournament marked Evert's 34th (and last) appearance in a major singles final, an all-time record. It was also her sixth Australian Open final in as many attempts. This was the first major final played under a roof. There was a 1-hour and 23-minute delay to close the roof at 1–1 in the first set. Martina Navratilova's streak of eleven consecutive major final appearances ended (starting from the 1985 French Open) when she lost to Evert in the semifinals. This was the first edition of the tournament to be held on hardcourts, having previously been played on grass. Seeds Bunge's position in the draw was taken over by lucky loser, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Fang (tennis)
Li Fang (, born 1 January 1973) is a retired female tennis player from China. She is widely regarded as the first professional tennis player from China. Li turned professional in 1990, and won two WTA doubles titles in her career. In singles, Li Fang reached three finals on the WTA tour (Hobart 1995, Makarska and Pattaya in 1998), losing all of them. She represented her country at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as .... Li played seven years on the China Fed Cup team. She retired in 2001. Personal Li Fang was born in Hengyang in Hunan province to father Li Jianmin and mother Zhou Shanglian. As of 2014, Li Fangs runs a tennis academy in Frisco, Texas. WTA Tour career finals Singles: 3 runner-up Doubles: 2 titles ITF finals Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yayuk Basuki
Yayuk Basuki (born 30 November 1970) is an Indonesian former professional tennis player who is now a politician. She is the highest-ever ranked tennis player from Indonesia, having reached No. 19 in singles in the WTA rankings in October 1997. She retired from playing singles in 2000, but remained an active doubles player on the circuit until 2013. She sat in the Indonesian House of Representatives between 2014 and 2019. In January 2018, she was elected Chair of the Indonesian Olympian Association (IOA) for a four-year term. She unsuccessfully ran for re-election in 2019. Sporting career She began playing tennis at the age of seven and turned professional in 1990. In 1991, she became the first Indonesian player to win a major professional tennis event when she captured the singles titles at Pattaya. She won six WTA Tour singles titles during her career (all of them in Asia). Her best singles performance at a Grand Slam event came at Wimbledon in 1997, where she reached the qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hijiri Nakazaka
A is an itinerant Japanese Buddhist ascetic; see Buddhism in Japan. The term may also be used for an Emperor of Japan. Hijiri may also refer to: Locations * , Akaishi Mountains, Honshu, Japan * Hijiri Highlands, Omi, Nagano, Hokkaido, Japan * Hijiri-Kōgen Station, is a train station * , an aviation museum in Omi, Nagano, Hokkaido, Japan * Hijiri zaka, a hill road in Minato, Tokyo, Japan Fictional locations * Hijiri Gakuen ( ja, link=no, Hijiri School), the fictional setting of '' Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai'' People ;Surname * Chiaki Hijri, a Japanese mangaka and author of ''Seigi no Mikata'' * John Hijiri, a Japanese film director; see the 2009 film ''Jaws in Japan'' * Yuki Hijiri, a Japanese mangaka and author of ''Locke the Superman'' ;Given name * , Japanese soccer player * , Japanese musician * , Japanese soccer player Fictional characters ;Surname * , a character from ''Aa! Megami-sama!'' (''Oh My Goddess!'') * , a character from ''Basara'' (manga) * , a character from ''Ultr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junko Kimuro
is a feminine Japanese given name. Possible writings Junko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean any of the following: *純子, "pure, child" *順子, "order, child" *淳子, "pure, child" *潤子, "rich/favor/wet, child" *準子, "conform, child" *洵子, "truth, child" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People *Junko (manga artist) (ぢゅん子), Japanese manga artist *, Japanese actress *, Japanese singer *Junko Chodos (born 1939), Japanese-American contemporary artist *, Japanese torture and murder victim *, Japanese former competitive figure skater *, Japanese Paralympic judoka *, Japanese actress and voice actress represented by Production Baobab *Junko Itō, American linguist *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese singer *, Japanese television announcer *, Japanese actress * Junko Minagawa (純子, born 1975), Japanese voice actress *, Japanese actress *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese metalwork sculptor *, Japanese composer *, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko Okamoto
Kumiko Okamoto ( ja, 岡本久美子, born February 19, 1965) is a retired female tennis player from Japan, who represented her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea). In the doubles competition she partnered Etsuko Inoue is a retired tennis player from Japan. Inoue twice represented her native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1984 (Los Angeles, California) and 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platform Piper Alpha explodes and .... Okamoto 6 singles and doubles finals. She has won 4 singles titles and 2 doubles titles on the ITF finals. WTA Career finals Singles (1 win) ITF Finals Singles (4–2) Doubles (2–4) External links * * * References 1965 births Living people Japanese female tennis players Olympic tennis players of Japan Sportspeople from Osaka Tennis players at the 1988 Summer Olympics Universiade medalists in tennis Universiade silver medalists for Japan Medalists at the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akemi Nishiya
Akemi Nishiya-Kinoshita (born 11 March 1965) is a former professional tennis player from Japan. Biography Nishiya, who comes from Tokyo, played collegiate tennis at Pepperdine University in 1984. As a singles player on the professional tour she reached a highest ranking of 112 in the world. She had a win over Pascale Paradis at the 1988 Australian Open and also competed in the main draws of the French Open and Wimbledon Championships. On the WTA Tour her best singles performance was a quarter-final appearance at the 1988 OTB Open, held in Schenectady. Her only WTA title came in doubles, partnering Kerry-Anne Guse at the 1991 Volvo San Marino Open. They defeated top seeds Laura Garrone and Mercedes Paz in the final. She was ranked as high as 61 in doubles and appeared in the main draw of all four grand slam Grand Slam most often refers to: * Grand Slam (tennis), one player or pair winning all four major annual tournaments, or the tournaments themselves Grand Slam or Grand sla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhong Ni
Zhong Ni (born 20 May 1962) is a Chinese former professional tennis player who competed during the 1980s. Zhong was a member of the China Federation Cup team between 1984 and 1987, appearing in a total of 11 ties. She amassed five wins in singles rubbers and won once in doubles. At the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, Zhong won a gold medal in the team competition and was a silver medalist for China in the mixed doubles. ITF finals Singles: 1 (0–1) Doubles: 9 (3–6) See also *List of China Fed Cup team representatives This is a list of tennis players who have represented the China Fed Cup team in an official Fed Cup match. China have taken part in the competition since 1981. Players References External linksChinese Tennis Association {{DEFAULTSORT:China F ... References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Zhong, Ni 1962 births Living people Chinese female tennis players Tennis players at the 1986 Asian Games Asian Games medalists in tennis Asian Games gold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianne Van Der Torre
Marianne van der Torre (born 18 August 1961) is a Dutch former professional tennis player who was active during the 1980s. She reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 84 in December 1981. During her career, van der Torre reached the second round of the singles event in two Grand Slam tournaments; the French Open (1981 and 1982) and the US Open (1981). Her best result at a Grand Slam championship was reaching the semifinal of the mixed doubles event at the 1988 Australian Open, partnering Martin Davis. In October 1981, she partnered with compatriot Nanette Schutte to win the doubles title at the Borden Classic in Kyoto, defeating Elizabeth Smylie and Kim Steinmetz Kim Steinmetz (born December 22, 1957) is an American former professional Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player. She was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She retired from professional tennis in 1989. Career highlights Steinmetz compet ... in the final, in straight sets. Van der Torre was a membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanette Schutte
Nanette Schutte (born 6 April 1962) is a Dutch former professional tennis player who was active during the 1980s. Schutte was junior singles champion of the Netherlands in the age categories Under-12, 14, 16 and 18. She reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 190 in 1987. During her career, Schutte reached the second round of the singles event in three Grand Slam tournaments. Her best result at a Grand Slam championship was reaching the third round of the doubles event at the 1980 US Open, where she and her teammate Marcella Mesker lost to Candy Reynolds and Paula Smith. In October 1981, she partnered Marianne van der Torre to win the doubles title at the Kyoto Classic in Japan, defeating Elizabeth Smylie and Kim Steinmetz Kim Steinmetz (born December 22, 1957) is an American former professional Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player. She was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She retired from professional tennis in 1989. Career highlights Steinmetz compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoko Sato
is a retired Japanese professional tennis player. Career Naoko 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 Renáta Tomanová (born 9 December 1954) is a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia. Career Tomanová won the girls' singles title at the 1972 French Open. In 1975, she and Martina Navratilova represented Czechoslovakia in th ... in straight sets. Grand Slam finals Doubles: 1 (0–1) References External links * * * Japanese female tennis players Living people 1955 births Sportspeople from Tokyo 20th-century Japanese women {{Japan-tennis-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayako Hirose
is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Hirose, who reached a best singles ranking of 216, qualified for the main draw of two WTA Tour tournaments, the 1993 Toray Pan Pacific Open and 1994 Nichirei International Championships. In doubles, Hirose was ranked as high as 115 in the world and made the second round at the 1992 Australian Open The 1992 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Flinders Park in Melbourne, Australia and was held from 13 through 26 January 1992. It was the 80th edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tourna .... ITF finals Singles: 2 (1–1) Doubles: 8 (3–5) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hirose, Ayako 1969 births Living people Japanese female tennis players 20th-century Japanese women 21st-century Japanese women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |