About Toshiro Sakai
Born 1947. Toshiro Sakai is a Japanese tennis player.
is a former tennis player from Japan.
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.
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. Sakai made the third round of the 1971 US Open, beating Vitas Gerulaitis and Ross Case.
In 1972, Sakai was semi-finalist in the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.
In 1975, Sakai made his final Davis Cup appearances for Japan and registered his 20th and final win, over Phil Dent. He took part in a total of 19 ties during his career.
Grand Prix career finals
Singles: 1 (0–1)
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
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Who is Toshiro Sakai?
Japanese tennis player
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Toshiro Sakai was born on 23 November 1947 in Tokyo.
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Toshiro Sakai is a tennis player.
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Toshiro Sakai is Japanese.
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