| Country (sports) |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | (1945-12-28) 28 December 1945 Yokkaichi, Japan |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 67-115 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 74 (7 November 1976) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1972) |
| French Open | 3R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1973) |
| US Open | 2R (1971) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 14-69 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1972) |
| French Open | 2R (1970, 1971) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1975) |
| US Open | 1R (1970, 1971, 1972) |
Jun Kuki (九鬼 潤, Kuki Jun; born 28 December 1945) is a former professional tennis player from Japan.
Biography
Kuki played collegiate tennis in the United States for UCLA. He had an unbeaten season in 1969 with a 13-0 record.[1]
He was first picked for the Japan Davis Cup team in the 1971 tournament.[2]
His best performance in a Grand Slam tournament came at the 1971 French Open when he had wins over Phil Dent and Petre Mărmureanu, and then he lost a five-set match to Bob Lutz.[3]
In doubles at the 1972 US Open, he and American Steve Turner were defeated in the first round by Roy Emerson and Rod Laver.[4]
In April 1976, he had the most prolific period of his career when he finished runner-up in two Grand Prix tournaments, both in Spain. He lost to Paolo Bertolucci in the final at Barcelona, then to Buster Mottram in Palma, Majorca.[5][6]
A regular Davis Cup competitor for Japan in the 1970s, Kuki played the last of his nine ties for the Japanese team in 1978. He played a total of 17 singles matches, of which he won 11.
In the 1980s, he was the coach of Etsuko Inoue, a player on the women's circuit.[7]
Grand Prix career finals
Singles: 2 (0-2)
| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0-1 | Apr 1976 | Barcelona, Spain | Clay |  Paolo Bertolucci |
1–6, 6–3, 1–6, 6–7 |
| Loss | 0-2 | Apr 1976 | Palma, Majorca, Spain | Clay |  Buster Mottram |
5–7, 3–6, 3–6 |
See also
References
- Ripton, Ray (2 May 1985). "31-0 Tennis Record Goes Beyond Words". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Japanese Pick Kuki". The Milwaukee Journal. 7 May 1971. p. 19. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Grand Slam Bid By Court Ended". Herald-Journal. 31 May 1971. p. 83. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Steven Turner – Overview". ATP Tour.
- "Sports In Brief". Kentucky New Era. 3 April 1976. p. 15. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "International Tournament". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 April 1976. p. 16. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- Povtak, Tim. "Inoue A Pioneer For Japanese Tennis Players From Eastern Bloc Dominate Top 5 Places In Women's Rankings". Orlando Sentinel. 24 April 1985. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
External links
- Jun Kuki at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Jun Kuki at World Tennis
- Jun Kuki at the Davis Cup