Yosuke Watanuki is a Japanese professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of number 107, reached in April 2023.
Player Profile
Yosuke Watanuki (綿貫 陽介) was born on April 12, 1998, in Saitama, Japan. He continues to reside in his hometown. He stands 180 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 70 kg. Watanuki is right-handed and has a two-handed backhand.
He is coached by Keisuke Watanuki, a former professional tennis player in the ATP. Since he turned pro in 2016, Watanuki has earned nearly US$600,000 in prize money.
Career
Watanuki started his professional career playing in the ITF Futures Tour and the ATP Challenger Tour where he has 5 and 3 singles titles respectively.
In November 2022, he won the Challenger tour event held in Yokkaichi, Japan. In January 2023, he made his Grand Slam main draw debut and was through to the second round of the Australian Open.
Career Record
Singles
- Highest Singles Ranking: 107 (April3, 2023)
- Current Singles Ranking: 126 (May22, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - 2R (2023)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 374(January 7, 2019)
