Born : April 23rd 1978
Age: 26
Residence: Tokyo, Japan
Height: 5' 5" (1.65m)
Weight: 132 lbs. (60 kg)
Plays: Left handed
Career Prize Money: $505,608
Highest Singles Ranking: 39 (Feb 9th 04')

Current Singles Ranking: 101
Current Doubles Ranking: 185

ITF Titles: Augusta (2005), Gifu (2005), Fukuoka (2003), Port Pirie (2001), Jakarta (1996).

WTA Progress: Finalist (1): 2003 - Tashkent.
Semifinalist (1): 2003 - Bali.
Quarterfinalist (6): 2004 - Birmingham; 2003 - Memphis, Pattaya City; 2002 - Bali; 2001 - Tokyo [Japan Open]; 2000 - Shanghai.

Coached by Tim Nichols. Saori prefers hard courts. Her Father’s name is Noriyuki; mother’s name is Masako; has two older sisters, Mayumi and Miyo. Most memorable experience was winning first pro tournament. In the tennis community, admires former coach Kimiyo Hatanaka and Steffi Graf. Favorite tournament is Wimbledon. Enjoys karaoke and her favourite actor is Kevin Costner.

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