Yasufumi Yamamoto

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Yasufumi Yamamoto
Full nameYasufumi Yamamoto
Country (sports)Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Born (1971-05-03) 3 May 1971 (age 53)
Shizuoka, Japan
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
PlaysRight-handed (one handed backhand)
Prize money$89,348
Singles
Career record0–12
Highest rankingNo. 291 (11 July 1994)
Doubles
Career record0–2
Highest rankingNo. 489 (30 November 1992)

Yasufumi Yamamoto (born 3 May 1971) is a former professional tennis player from Japan.

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Biography

Yamamoto, who comes from Shizuoka, played on the professional tour in the 1990s and featured in seven Davis Cup ties for Japan. Most of his ATP Tour main draw appearances were in his home country, including the Japan Open where he competed in singles on six occasions. He represented Japan at the Hopman Cup in both 1992 and 1993. [1] [2] At the 1994 Asian Games he was a member of the bronze medal-winning Japanese men's team.

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References

  1. "International". The Canberra Times . ACT, Australia. 29 December 1991. p. 16. Retrieved 14 July 2018 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Austria falls to talents of family combination". The Canberra Times . ACT, Australia. 4 January 1993. p. 20. Retrieved 14 July 2018 via National Library of Australia.