Naoko Sato
Japanese tennis player (born 1955)
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Naoko Sato (佐藤 直子, Satō Naoko; born 2 January 1955[1]) is a retired Japanese professional tennis player.
Country(sports)Japan
Born2 January 1955
Tokyo, Japan
Prize money$55,987
Careerrecord19–42
| Country (sports) | Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1955 Tokyo, Japan |
| Prize money | $55,987 |
| 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 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| 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
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 in straight sets.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1978 | Australian Open | Hard |  Pam Whytcross |  Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová | 5–7, 2–6 |
WTA Tour finals
Doubles (1–3)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Dec 1978 | Australian Open, Melbourne | Hard | Pam Whytcross |
Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová |
5–7, 2–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Oct 1982 | Borden Classic, Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Brenda Remilton |
Laura duPont Barbara Jordan |
2–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Oct 1982 | Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Brenda Remilton |
Laura duPont Barbara Jordan |
2–6, 7–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 1–3 | Oct 1983 | Borden Classic, Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Brenda Remilton |
Chris O'Neil Pam Whytcross |
7–5, 6–7, 3–6 |
