Shuko Aoyama and

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were the defending champions, but chose not to compete together. Aoyama played alongside Yang Zhaoxuan, and successfully defended her title, defeating Monique Adamczak and

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in the final 6–0, 2–6, 0–5 Ninomiya teamed up with

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, but lost to Aoyama and Yang in the semifinals.

Seeds

Draw

References

Main Draw
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2017 Japan Women's Open