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{{short description|Japanese tennis player}} |
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{{Infobox tennis biography |
{{Infobox tennis biography |
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| name = Toshiro Sakai |
| name = Toshiro Sakai |
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| country = {{flagicon| |
| country = {{flagicon|Japan}} |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1947|11|23}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1947|11|23}} |
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| birth_place = Tokyo, Japan |
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| death_date = |
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| death_place = |
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| coach= [[Don Tregonning]] |
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| plays = Right-handed |
| plays = Right-handed |
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| singlesrecord = 26–36 |
| singlesrecord = 26–36 |
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| singlestitles = 0 |
| singlestitles = 0 |
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| highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (15 October 1973) |
| highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (15 October 1973) |
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| doublestitles = 0 |
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| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1968 Australian Championships – Men's Singles|1968]]) |
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| AustralianOpenresult = 2R ([[1968 Australian Championships – Men's singles|1968]]) |
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| FrenchOpenresult = 3R ([[1974 French Open – Men's singles|1974]]) |
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| Wimbledonresult = 3R ([[1973 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles|1973]]) |
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| USOpenresult = 3R ([[1971 US Open – Men's singles|1971]]) |
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| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1968) |
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 2R (1968) |
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| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = QF (1974) |
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = QF (1974) |
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| medaltemplates = |
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{{medalCompetition|[[Summer Universiade]]}} |
{{medalCompetition|[[Summer Universiade]]}} |
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{{MedalGold|[[1970 Summer Universiade|1970 Turin]]|Men's |
{{MedalGold|[[1970 Summer Universiade|1970 Turin]]|Men's doubles}} |
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{{medalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} |
{{medalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} |
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{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's |
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's singles}} |
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{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's |
{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's doubles}} |
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{{MedalGold|[[1974 Asian Games|1974 Tehran]]|Men's |
{{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 |
{{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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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Sakai, a student of [[Waseda University]], competed in the [[1970 Summer Universiade]], which was held in [[Turin]], |
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. |
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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>[ |
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> |
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In 1972, Sakai was |
In 1972, Sakai was semi-finalist in the [[U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships]].<ref name=ATP/> |
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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 [[ |
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/> |
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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> |
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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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==Grand Prix career finals== |
==Grand Prix career finals== |
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===Singles: |
===Singles: 1 (0–1)=== |
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|[[Osaka]], Japan |
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|Hard |
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|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Jun Kuki]] |
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|6–3, 6–3 |
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|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ken Rosewall]] |
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ken Rosewall]] |
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===Doubles: 1 (0–1)=== |
===Doubles: 1 (0–1)=== |
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|1974 |
|Jul 1974 |
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|[[Düsseldorf Grand Prix|Düsseldorf]], |
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|Clay |
|Clay |
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|{{flagicon|JPN}} Kenichi Hirai |
|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kenichi Hirai]] |
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|{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jiří Hřebec]]<br />{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jan Kodeš]] |
|{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jiří Hřebec]]<br />{{flagicon|TCH}} [[Jan Kodeš]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Japanese male tennis players]] |
[[Category:Japanese male tennis players]] |
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[[Category:Asian Games medalists in tennis]] |
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in tennis]] |
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[[Category:Tennis players from Tokyo]] |
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[[Category:Tennis players at the 1974 Asian Games]] |
[[Category:Tennis players at the 1974 Asian Games]] |
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[[Category:Asian Games gold medalists for Japan]] |
[[Category:Asian Games gold medalists for Japan]] |
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[[Category:Medalists at the 1974 Asian Games]] |
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[[Category:Summer World University Games medalists in tennis]] |
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[[Category:FISU World University Games gold medalists for Japan]] |
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[[Category:Medalists at the 1970 Summer Universiade]] |
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[[Category:20th-century Japanese people]] |
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[[Category:21st-century Japanese people]] |
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Born | Tokyo, Japan | 23 November 1947||||||||||||||||||||
Plays | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coach | Don Tregonning | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Career record | 26–36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Career titles | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | No. 75 (15 October 1973) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Australian Open | 2R (1968) | ||||||||||||||||||||
French Open | 3R (1974) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wimbledon | 3R (1973) | ||||||||||||||||||||
US Open | 3R (1971) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||
Career titles | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Australian Open | 2R (1968) | ||||||||||||||||||||
French Open | QF (1974) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wimbledon | 2R (1973) | ||||||||||||||||||||
US Open | 1R (1971, 1972) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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 |
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Loss | 0–1 | Oct 1973 | Osaka, Japan | Hard | Ken Rosewall | 2–6, 4–6 |
Doubles: 1 (0–1)[edit]
Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 0–1 | Jul 1974 | Düsseldorf, West Germany | Clay | Kenichi Hirai | Jiří Hřebec Jan Kodeš |
1–6, 4–6 |
References[edit]
- ^ ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- ^ a b c d Davis Cup Profile
- ^ a b c d e f ATP Tour Profile
- ^ The Hindu, "Historic first", 24 November 2010
- 1947 births
- Living people
- Japanese male tennis players
- Asian Games medalists in tennis
- Tennis players from Tokyo
- Tennis players at the 1974 Asian Games
- Asian Games gold medalists for Japan
- Medalists at the 1974 Asian Games
- Summer World University Games medalists in tennis
- FISU World University Games gold medalists for Japan
- Medalists at the 1970 Summer Universiade
- 20th-century Japanese people
- 21st-century Japanese people