is a Japanese former professional tennis player. She was born on May 1, 1968, in Japan and played on the WTA tour from 1986 to 1992. She reached the fourth round at Roland Garros in 1992, where she led the world number-one-ranked player Monica Seles 4 games to 1 in the final set. Seles won the match 6–4 in the third set.Seles, on Ropes, Escapes When Kijimuta Falters She retired with a 63–100 singles record.
WTA finals Singles (0–2) ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentsScoreLoss 0–1 Apr 1989 Singapore, Singapore Hard Belinda Cordwell 1–6, 0–6Loss 0–2 Dec 1990 Brisbane, Australia Hard Helena Suková 4–6, 3–6
Doubles (0–1) ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 0–1 Apr 1991 Tokyo, Japan Hard Yone Kamio Amy Frazier Maya Kidowaki 2–6, 4–6
ITF finals Singles (1–1) ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreWin 1. 4 November 1984 Matsuyama, Japan Hard Niege Dias 6-4, 6-3Loss 2. 11 November 1984 Hiroshima, Japan Hard Joy Cummings 6-2, 2-6, 2-6
Doubles (1–1) Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents ScoreLoss 1. 31 July 1983 Milan, Italy Clay Akemi Nishiya Anna Iuale Lea Plchová 7-5, 4-6, 3-6Win 2. 16 August 1993 Arzachena, Italy Clay Naoko Kijimuta Linda Ferrando Silvia Farina Elia 6–0, 7–5
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