Shuko Aoyama

Shuko Aoyama (青山 修子, Aoyama Shūko, born December 19, 1987) is a Japanese professional tennis player who specializes in doubles.

Shuko Aoyama
Aoyama at the 2016 US Open
Country (sports) Japan
Born (1987-12-19) 19 December 1987
Osaka, Japan
Height1.54 m (5 ft 12 in)
PlaysRight (two-handed both sides)
Prize moneyUS$2,453,721
Singles
Career record230–199 (53.6%)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 182 (9 February 2015)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ1 (2015)
French OpenQ1 (2015)
US OpenQ2 (2016)
Doubles
Career record489–303 (61.7%)
Career titles19
Highest rankingNo. 4 (28 February 2022)
Current rankingNo. 18 (29 January 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenF (2023)
French OpenQF (2020)
WimbledonSF (2013, 2021)
US Open3R (2017, 2021, 2022)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour FinalsSF (2021)
Olympic Games1R (2021)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open1R (2022)
Team competitions
Fed Cup23–4 (85.2%)
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Women's tennis
Asian Games
2014 IncheonMixed doubles
Last updated on: 24 January 2024.

Aoyama turned professional after graduating from Waseda University. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 182, on 9 February 2015, and a doubles ranking of world No. 4, on 28 February 2022. She plays predominantly in doubles and has won 19 titles on the WTA Tour, having had her most successful Grand Slam appearances at the 2023 Australian Open final and at Wimbledon, reaching the semifinals at the 2013 and 2021 tournaments. She has also won four singles and 30 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.

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