is a retired Japanese professional tennis player.
Career Naoko Sato best results came in the doubles. She reached final of 1978 Australian Open with Pam Whytcross which they lost to Betsy Nagelsen and Renáta Tomanová in straight sets.
Grand Slam finals Doubles: 1 (0–1) ResultYearChampionship SurfacePartnerOpponentsScore Loss 1978 Australian Open Hard Pam Whytcross Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová 5–7, 2–6
WTA Tour finals Doubles (1–3) ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 0–1 Dec 1978 Australian Open, Melbourne Hard Pam Whytcross Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová 5–7, 2–6Win 1–1 Oct 1982 Borden Classic, Tokyo, Japan Hard Brenda Remilton Laura duPont Barbara Jordan 2–6, 6–3, 6–3Loss 1–2 Oct 1982 Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan Hard Brenda Remilton Laura duPont Barbara Jordan 2–6, 7–6, 1–6Loss 1–3 Oct 1983 Borden Classic, Tokyo, Japan Hard Brenda Remilton Chris O'Neil Pam Whytcross 7–5, 6–7, 3–6
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