Chikako Murakami (tennis) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Japanese tennis player Nativename村上 智佳子Country(sports) JapanFrench OpenQ2 (1970)Wimbledon2R (1970)Chikako MurakamiNative name村上 智佳子Country (sports) JapanSinglesGrand Slam singles resultsFrench OpenQ2 (1970)Wimbledon2R (1970)US Open1R (1970)DoublesGrand Slam doubles resultsFrench Open2R (1970)US Open2R (1970) Chikako Murakami (村上 智佳子) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Murakami made her grand slam singles main draw debut as a qualifier at the 1970 Wimbledon Championships,[1] where she advanced to the second round before being defeated by Christina Sandberg.[2] Her only other main draw grand slam appearance was at the 1970 US Open, where she lost in the first round to Trish Faulkner.[3] In 1971, Murakami was Japanese No. 2.[4] Partnering with Kimiyo Yagahara, Murakami made her grand slam doubles debut at the 1970 French Open.[5] The pair lost in the second round to eventual champions Gail Chanfreau and Françoise Dürr.[6] Murakami also entered the qualifying tournament for that year's singles competition, but lost in the second round and failed to make the main draw.[7] Her final grand slam doubles appearance came at the 1970 US Open, where she partnered with Jane O'Hara and made it to the second round.[8] References ↑ "The Championships 1970 – Qualifying Ladies' Singles" (PDF). Wimbledon. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ "The Championships 1970 – Ladies' Singles" (PDF). Wimbledon. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ "US Open 1970 Tennis Tournament". International Tennis Federation. Archived from the original on 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ "過去の全日本ランキング｜日本テニス協会公式サイト[JTA]". Japan Tennis Association. Archived from the original on 2025-05-23. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ "Draws and Results". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7. ↑ "Draws and Results". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-28. ↑ "Draws and Results". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-28. External links Chikako Murakami at the International Tennis Federation Related Articles
