Misaki Doi
Japanese tennis player and competitor
Born
April 29th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A professional tennis player from Japan, had a successful career primarily on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. Achieved highest singles ranking of No. 30 in February 2016. Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Part of the Japanese national team and participated in the Fed Cup.
Reached third round of the French Open in 2016
Achieved a career-high ranking of No. 30 in singles
Contributed to Japan's success in the Fed Cup
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