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Rei Sakamoto
Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · 193cm
Rei Sakamoto is a professional tennis player from Japan, 20 years old, ranked No. 133 on the ATP singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 133 (September 21, 2026). Sakamoto has won 3 career singles titles from 4 finals (3 at Challenger level). Most recent title: Yokohama Challenger (2025), beating Uchida 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 35-22 (9-4 at Grand Slam level, 3-5 at Tour level, 22-13 at Challenger level, 1-0 at Team events level). Last match: beat Shepp 7-5, 6-4 in the Rubber 1 at Davis Cup, Group I, 1R, NZL-JPN 1-3, September 19, 2026.
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