Shigeyuki Nishio
| Country (sports) |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 May 1954 Kobe, Japan |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 4–15 |
| Highest ranking | No. 263 (31 December 1978) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 4–16 |
| Highest ranking | No. 307 (18 April 1988) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1979) |
Shigeyuki Nishio (born 23 May 1954) is a Japanese former professional tennis player.
Biography[]
Born in Kobe, Nishio was an aggressive serve and volley player whose Davis Cup career for Japan spanned nine years and a total of 13 ties.[1]
At the 1978 Asian Games he finished with a silver medal in the men's singles, behind Indonesia's Atet Wijono. He also won bronze medals in the mixed doubles and team events.
All of his main draw appearances on the Grand Prix circuit came in his home country, which included making the round of 16 at the 1979 Japan Open Tennis Championships.
He played in two grand slam main draws, in the men's doubles at the 1979 Wimbledon Championships and 1980 French Open, both times partnering Shinichi Sakamoto.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "NZ hopes rise for zone final". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 11 February 1980. p. 19. Retrieved 27 March 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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Categories:
- 1954 births
- Living people
- Japanese male tennis players
- Asian Games medalists in tennis
- Asian Games silver medalists for Japan
- Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan
- Medalists at the 1978 Asian Games
- Tennis players at the 1978 Asian Games
- Sportspeople from Kobe