Kiyoshi Tanabe (tennis)
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| Country (sports) |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 April 1948 Hyōgo, Japan |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 174 (29 July 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1972, 1974) |
| French Open | 1R (1978) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1972, 1974) |
| French Open | 2R (1973) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973) |
Kiyoshi "Kiyo" Tanabe (born 22 April 1948) is a Japanese former professional tennis player.
Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Tanabe represented Japan in four Davis Cup ties during the 1970s.
Tanabe, who played collegiate tennis for Oral Roberts University, won two first round matches at the Australian Open, including in 1974 when he upset 16th seed John Cooper.[1][2]
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- ^ "Tapping the Keg". Cumberland Sunday Times. 21 May 1972.
- ^ "Tanabe Upsets Cooper". The Fresno Bee. 24 December 1973.