Ai Sugiyama

Ai Sugiyama is a retired Japanese professional tennis player and current coach, known for her achievements on the WTA Tour during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She was particularly successful in doubles, winning a total of 6 Grand Slam titles, and was ranked as high as world No. 8 in singles. After her retirement, Sugiyama transitioned to coaching, where she has been recognized for her ability to develop young talent, including her recent praise for nurturing players like Uchijima.