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Yosuke Watanuki
Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · Turned pro 2016 · 180cm
Yosuke Watanuki is a professional tennis player from Japan, 28 years old, ranked No. 400 on the ATP singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 72 (October 30, 2023). Watanuki has won 11 career singles titles from 16 finals (5 at Challenger level, 5 at ITF level, 1 at Davis Cup). Most recent title: Kobe Challenger (2025), beating Ymer 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 8-13 (0-2 at Grand Slam level, 7-11 at Challenger level, 1-0 at Team events level). Last match: lost to Sharipov 6-7(8), 7-5, 6-2 in the R1 at Shanghai Challenger, September 7, 2026.
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