Watanabe started playing tennis at the age of five. In her career she won one singles and two doubles titles at ITF tournaments. From 1993 to 2000 she took part in Grand Slam tournaments , in 1995 she moved into the third round of the French Open .
After resigning, Watanabe-Giltz worked as a tennis trainer.
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