is a Japanese former

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player. He competed in the Grand Slam singles events five times, losing in the first round each time. He also represented Japan in the

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in 1962 and 1963, after winning the national championship in 1961 and 1962.

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1939 births Living people Tennis players from Hyōgo Prefecture Japanese male tennis players Asian Games gold medalists in tennis Asian Games silver medalists in tennis Asian Games bronze medalists in tennis Tennis players at the 1962 Asian Games Asian Games gold medalists for Japan Asian Games tennis players for Japan Asian Games silver medalists for Japan Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Medalists at the 1962 Asian Games 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-tennis-bio-stub