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{{short description|Japanese tennis player}}
{{Infobox tennis biography
{{Infobox tennis biography
| name = Toshiro Sakai
| name = Toshiro Sakai
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| country = {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Japan]]
| country = {{flagicon|Japan}}
| birth_date = 23 November 1947
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1947|11|23}}
| birth_place = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| birth_place = Tokyo, Japan
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| coach= [[Don Tregonning]]
| plays = Right-handed
| plays = Right-handed
| singlesrecord = 26-36
| singlesrecord = 26–36
| singlestitles = 0
| singlestitles = 0
| highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (15 Oct 1973)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (15 October 1973)
| doublestitles = 0
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1968 Australian Championships – Men's Singles|1968]])
| FrenchOpenresult = 3R ([[1974 French Open – Men's Singles|1974]])
| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1968 Australian Championships – Men's singles|1968]])
| Wimbledonresult = 3R ([[1973 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles|1973]])
| FrenchOpenresult = 3R ([[1974 French Open – Men's singles|1974]])
| USOpenresult = 3R ([[1971 US Open – Men's Singles|1971]])
| Wimbledonresult = 3R ([[1973 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles|1973]])
| USOpenresult = 3R ([[1971 US Open – Men's singles|1971]])
| grandslamsdoublesresults= yes
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1968)
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1968)
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = QF (1974)
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = QF (1974)
| WimbledonDoublesresult = 2R (1973)
| WimbledonDoublesresult = 2R (1973)
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R (1971, 1972)
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R (1971, 1972)
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{{MedalSport|Men's [[Tennis]]}}
{{medalCompetition|[[Summer Universiade]]}}
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{{MedalGold|[[1970 Summer Universiade|1970 Turin]]|Men's Doubles}}
{{MedalGold|[[1970 Summer Universiade|1970 Turin]]|Men's doubles}}
{{medalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}}
{{medalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's Singles}}
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's singles}}
{{MedalBronze|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's Doubles}}
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's doubles}}
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's team}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Toshiro Sakai'''|坂井利郎|Sakai Toshirō|born 23 November 1947}} is a former [[tennis]] player from [[Japan]].<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/ProCircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10004358 ITF Pro Circuit Profile]</ref>

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{{Nihongo|'''Toshiro Sakai'''|坂井利郎|Sakai Toshirō|born 23 November 1947}} is a former [[tennis]] player from Japan.<ref>[http://www.itftennis.com/ProCircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?PlayerID=10004358 ITF Pro Circuit Profile]</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Sakai, a student of [[Waseda University]], competed in the [[1970 Summer Universiade]], which was held in [[Turin]], [[Italy]]. He and [[Jun Kamiwazumi]] won the doubles gold medal for Japan.
Sakai, a student of [[Waseda University]], competed in the [[1970 Summer Universiade]], which was held in [[Turin]], Italy. He and [[Jun Kamiwazumi]] won the doubles gold medal for Japan.


When the [[Japan Davis Cup team|Japanese Davis Cup side]] upset [[Australia Davis Cup team|Australia]] in 1971, Sakai played a large role, winning both of his matches, over [[Colin Dibley]] and the deciding fifth rubber against [[John Cooper (tennis)|John Cooper]].<ref name=Davis>[http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10004358 Davis Cup Profile]</ref> Sakai made the third round of the [[1971 US Open (tennis)|1971 US Open]], beating [[Vitas Gerulaitis]] and [[Ross Case]].<ref name=ATP>[http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Sa/T/Toshiro-Sakai.aspx ATP World Tour Profile]</ref>
When the [[Japan Davis Cup team|Japanese Davis Cup side]] upset [[Australia Davis Cup team|Australia]] in 1971, Sakai played a large role, winning both of his matches, over [[Colin Dibley]] and the deciding fifth rubber against [[John Cooper (tennis)|John Cooper]].<ref name=Davis>[http://www.daviscup.com/en/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10004358 Davis Cup Profile]</ref> Sakai made the third round of the [[1971 US Open (tennis)|1971 US Open]], beating [[Vitas Gerulaitis]] and [[Ross Case]].<ref name=ATP>[https://www.atptour.com/en/players/toshiro-sakai/s103/overview ATP Tour Profile]</ref>


In 1972, Sakai was the inaugural winner of the [[Japan Open Tennis Championships]] and a semi-finalist in the [[U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships]].<ref name=ATP/>
In 1972, Sakai was semi-finalist in the [[U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships]].<ref name=ATP/>


At [[1973 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] in 1973, Sakai was eliminated in the third round by [[Ilie Nastase]], having earlier secured wins over [[Frew McMillan]] and [[Hans Kary]].<ref name=ATP/> In [[Osaka]] later that year, he beat [[Zeljko Franulovic]] in the semi-finals to make it into his first [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix]] final, which he lost to [[Ken Rosewall]].<ref name=ATP/> In 1973 he also managed to defeat [[John Newcombe]] in a [[Davis Cup]] match.<ref name=Davis/>
At [[1973 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] in 1973, Sakai was eliminated in the third round by [[Ilie Năstase]], having earlier secured wins over [[Frew McMillan]] and [[Hans Kary]].<ref name=ATP/> In [[Osaka]] later that year, he beat [[Željko Franulović]] in the semi-finals to make it into his first [[Grand Prix tennis circuit|Grand Prix]] final, which he lost to [[Ken Rosewall]].<ref name=ATP/> In 1973 he also managed to defeat [[John Newcombe]] in a [[Davis Cup]] match.<ref name=Davis/>


He had his best [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] performance at the [[1974 French Open]], where he reached the third round of the singles draw and was a quarter-finalist in the men's doubles, with Kenichi Hirai.<ref name=ATP/> The same player partnered Sakai in the [[Düsseldorf Grand Prix]] tournament that year and the pair finished as runners-up.<ref name=ATP/> Sakai and Hirai also won the men's doubles gold medal at the [[1974 Asian Games]] in [[Tehran]]. It was Sakai's second gold medal of the tournament, having also won a gold medal in the singles, beating Iranian local [[Taghi Akbari]] in the final.<ref>''[[The Hindu]]'', [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article908253.ece "Historic first"], 24 November 2010</ref>
He had his best [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] performance at the [[1974 French Open]], where he reached the third round of the singles draw and was a quarter-finalist in the men's doubles, with [[Kenichi Hirai]].<ref name=ATP/> The same player partnered Sakai in the [[Düsseldorf Grand Prix]] tournament that year and the pair finished as runners-up.<ref name=ATP/> Sakai and Hirai also won the men's doubles gold medal at the [[1974 Asian Games]] in [[Tehran]]. It was Sakai's second gold medal of the tournament, having also won a gold medal in the singles, beating Iranian local [[Taghi Akbari]] in the final.<ref>''[[The Hindu]]'', [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article908253.ece "Historic first"], 24 November 2010</ref>


In 1975, Sakai made his final Davis Cup appearances for Japan and registered his 20th and final win, over [[Phil Dent]].<ref name=Davis/> He took part in a total of 19 ties during his career.<ref name=Davis/>
In 1975, Sakai made his final Davis Cup appearances for Japan and registered his 20th and final win, over [[Phil Dent]].<ref name=Davis/> He took part in a total of 19 ties during his career.<ref name=Davis/>
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===Singles: 1 (0–1)===
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===Doubles: 1 (0–1)===
===Doubles: 1 (0–1)===
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|{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jiří Hřebec]]<br />{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jan Kodeš]]
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| NAME = Sakai, Toshiro
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Tennis player
| DATE OF BIRTH = 23 November 1947
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Tokyo]], Japan
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[[Category:Asian Games medalists in tennis]]
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[[Category:Tennis players at the 1974 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Asian Games gold medalists for Japan]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1974 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Summer World University Games medalists in tennis]]
[[Category:FISU World University Games gold medalists for Japan]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1970 Summer Universiade]]
[[Category:20th-century Japanese people]]
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 24 April 2024

Toshiro Sakai
Country (sports)Japan
Born (1947-11-23) 23 November 1947 (age 76)
Tokyo, Japan
PlaysRight-handed
CoachDon Tregonning
Singles
Career record26–36
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 75 (15 October 1973)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1968)
French Open3R (1974)
Wimbledon3R (1973)
US Open3R (1971)
Doubles
Career titles0
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1968)
French OpenQF (1974)
Wimbledon2R (1973)
US Open1R (1971, 1972)
Medal record
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1970 Turin Men's doubles
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1974 Tehran Men's singles
Gold medal – first place 1974 Tehran Men's doubles
Gold medal – first place 1974 Tehran Men's team

Toshiro Sakai (坂井利郎, Sakai Toshirō, born 23 November 1947) is a former tennis player from Japan.[1]

Career[edit]

Sakai, a student of Waseda University, competed in the 1970 Summer Universiade, which was held in Turin, Italy. He and Jun Kamiwazumi won the doubles gold medal for Japan.

When the Japanese Davis Cup side upset Australia in 1971, Sakai played a large role, winning both of his matches, over Colin Dibley and the deciding fifth rubber against John Cooper.[2] Sakai made the third round of the 1971 US Open, beating Vitas Gerulaitis and Ross Case.[3]

In 1972, Sakai was semi-finalist in the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.[3]

At Wimbledon in 1973, Sakai was eliminated in the third round by Ilie Năstase, having earlier secured wins over Frew McMillan and Hans Kary.[3] In Osaka later that year, he beat Željko Franulović in the semi-finals to make it into his first Grand Prix final, which he lost to Ken Rosewall.[3] In 1973 he also managed to defeat John Newcombe in a Davis Cup match.[2]

He had his best Grand Slam performance at the 1974 French Open, where he reached the third round of the singles draw and was a quarter-finalist in the men's doubles, with Kenichi Hirai.[3] The same player partnered Sakai in the Düsseldorf Grand Prix tournament that year and the pair finished as runners-up.[3] Sakai and Hirai also won the men's doubles gold medal at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran. It was Sakai's second gold medal of the tournament, having also won a gold medal in the singles, beating Iranian local Taghi Akbari in the final.[4]

In 1975, Sakai made his final Davis Cup appearances for Japan and registered his 20th and final win, over Phil Dent.[2] He took part in a total of 19 ties during his career.[2]

Grand Prix career finals[edit]

Singles: 1 (0–1)[edit]

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Oct 1973 Osaka, Japan Hard Australia Ken Rosewall 2–6, 4–6

Doubles: 1 (0–1)[edit]

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 1974 Düsseldorf, West Germany Clay Japan Kenichi Hirai Czechoslovakia Jiří Hřebec
Czechoslovakia Jan Kodeš 		1–6, 4–6

References[edit]

  1. ^ ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  2. ^ a b c d Davis Cup Profile
  3. ^ a b c d e f ATP Tour Profile
  4. ^ The Hindu, "Historic first", 24 November 2010
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