is a retired

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player. On 6 November 2006, she reached her career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 128. On 31 October 2011, she also reached her highest doubles ranking of No. 270. In 2013, after Japanese national championships, and after ten years playing on the

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, Takao announced her retirement.

ITF Circuit finals

Singles (4–11)

Doubles (2–4)

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