is a retired

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tennis player.

Tennis career

Kidowaki represented

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in doubles with

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and they lost to

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and

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in the third round, in two sets. She also competed in the

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main draw.

WTA career finals

Doubles: 2 (2 titles)

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 11 (6–5)

Doubles: 12 (7–5)

References

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