About Junko Sawamatsu
Born 1948. Junko Sawamatsu is a Japanese tennis player.
is a retired Japanese tennis player.
Career She competed in singles in the French Open twice and in the U.S. Open once. Competing with her sister Kazuko Sawamatsu in ladies doubles, she reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1970, losing to eventual champions Rosie Casals and Billie Jean King.
She competed for the Japanese Federation Cup team in 1970 and 1971.
Private life Sawamatsu is the mother of former professional tennis player Naoko Sawamatsu, who peaked at world No.14.
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Who is Junko Sawamatsu?
Japanese tennis player
When was Junko Sawamatsu born?
Junko Sawamatsu was born on 10 April 1948 in Nishinomiya.
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Junko Sawamatsu is a tennis player.
What nationality is Junko Sawamatsu?
Junko Sawamatsu is Japanese.
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