Yoshiro Ota (11 January 1900 – 29 March 1993) was a Japanese tennis player.
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| Country (sports) |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 January 1900 Kariwa, Niigata, Japan |
| Died | 29 March 1993 (aged 93) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1930) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1928) |
| US Open | 2R (1927) |
Ota was born and raised in Niigata Prefecture. He won the All-Japan singles championship in 1926, then from 1927 to 1930 represented Japan in the Davis Cup, amassing a 12–8 record in singles play. His Davis Cup career included participation in the 1927 Interzone final against France and an upset win over American No. 2 John Van Ryn in 1929.[1]
While based in England, Ota won numerous local tournaments, which included beating Fred Perry in the final of the Surrey Championships.[2][3] He also competed in mainland Europe and made the fourth round of the 1930 French Championships, where he claimed the first two sets in a five set loss to Jean Borotra.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "U.S. Tennis Stars Leading Japan". Edmonton Journal. 25 May 1929.
- ^ "Y. Ohta Bears J. Cliff At Magdalen Park". Civil & Military Gazette. 17 April 1929.
- ^ "Lawn Tennis Topics". Evening Herald. 28 May 1930.
- ^ "Borotra Defeats Ohta". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. 29 May 1930.
