WTA Roundup: Misaki Doi’s Career Ends in Tokyo

WTA Roundup: Misaki Doi’s Career Ends in Tokyo
Misaki Doi of Japan hits a return against Petra Martic of Croatia during their women's singles match on day two of the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on Sept.26, 2023. Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images
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No. 4 seed Maria Sakkari of Greece defeated Misaki Doi 6–3, 6–1 in the final match of the Japanese player’s career on Thursday at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

Sakkari struck 25 winners and did not face a break point in the 65-minute victory, advancing to the quarterfinals to face No. 5 seed Caroline Garcia of France. Doi, 32, ends a pro career that began in 2006 and featured one singles and two doubles titles on the WTA Tour.