is a Japanese professional

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player. She has career-high

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of world No. 283 in singles and No. 425 in doubles, achieved in August 2024.

Early life

Sayaka Ishii was born in

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. Her father,

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, is a former professional baseball player. She trained at the IMG Academy in

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Junior career

In 2022, she reached the final of the

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, but lost to compatriot

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Professional career

In July 2024, she and compatriot

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won the doubles title at the Figueira da Foz International Ladies Open.

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner–ups)

Doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ishii, Sayaka 2005 births Living people Japanese female tennis players People from Shibuya Tennis players from Tokyo