Eduardo Furusho
Eduardo Furusho (born 6 July 1968) is a Brazilian former professional tennis player of Japanese descent. He is also known as Daijiro Furusho.
| Country (sports) |  Brazil Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 July 1968 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $43,441 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 314 (10 September 1990) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (1991, 1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–15 |
| Highest ranking | No. 183 (26 August 1991) |
Born in São Paulo, Furusho began playing tennis at the age of nine and turned professional in 1987.[1]
Furusho, a left-handed player, made the second round of the 1988 Athens Open but made most of his Grand Prix/ATP Tour main draw appearances as a doubles player.[2]
In the 1990s he switched his nationality and played in three Davis Cup ties for Japan, under the name Daijiro Furusho.[3]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (1)
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Genova, Italy | Clay |  Tarik Benhabiles |
 Emilio Marturano Fabio Melegari |
6–2, 6–2 |
References
- "Eduardo Furusho - Bio". ATP Tour.
- "Grand Prix Tournament at Athens". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 1988. p. 47.
- Careem, Nazvi (19 March 1993). "Japan show strength in numbers". South China Morning Post.
External links
- Eduardo Furusho at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Eduardo Furusho at the Davis Cup
- Eduardo Furusho at the International Tennis Federation
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