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Hiroko Kuwata
Right-Handed
Hiroko Kuwata is a professional tennis player from Japan, 35 years old, ranked No. 888 on the WTA singles rankings as of August 31, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 150 (May 9, 2016). Kuwata has won 7 career singles titles from 18 finals (2 at WTA 125 / ITF, 5 at ITF level). Most recent title: Singapore (2018), beating Jovic 7-6(4), 6-0 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-14 (0-1 at Tour level, 0-4 at WTA 125 level, 0-9 at ITF / Futures level). Last match: lost to Tian Deng 6-4, 6-4 in the R1 at W35 Kyoto, September 16, 2026.
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