Yaoki Ishii (Japanese: 石井 弥起; born 29 April 1977) is a Japanese former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1977-04-29) 29 April 1977 (age 45) Kamagaya, Chiba, Japan |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $142,174 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–4 (ATP Tour) |
| Highest ranking | No. 207 (28 February 2000) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (2000) |
| French Open | Q1 (2000) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1998, 1999) |
| US Open | Q1 (1998, 2000, 2001) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–4 (ATP Tour) |
| Highest ranking | No. 241 (18 September 2000) |
A right-handed player from Kamagaya, Ishii won the singles title at the 1998 All Japan Tennis Championships and won a further two national championships in doubles.[2]
Ishii reached a career high ranking of 207 in the world while competing on the professional tour and featured in the qualifying draws of all four grand slam tournaments.[3]
In 2000 and 2001 he was a member of the Japan Davis Cup team, winning three of his five singles rubbers.