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My Take
Eri Hozumi is the kind of player who quietly earns your respect without making a big noise about it. Growing up in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa — that laid-back, coastal Shonan vibe — and then stepping into the brutally individual world of professional tennis takes a certain kind of spine. At 168cm she has the frame for the game, but it's the mental side that I always think about with tennis: every loss lands squarely on you, no teammate to share the weight, no excuses. She competed on the WTA circuit and was part of Japan's Fed Cup squad, so she's been in rooms where the pressure is very real. That quiet, self-directed energy is exactly what it takes to grind through a tennis career. Low-key but genuinely tough, and that's the kind of athlete I find myself rooting for.
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Overview
Eri Hozumi is a Japanese professional tennis player born on February 17, 1994, in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Standing 168 cm tall, she has competed on the professional circuit representing Japan. A graduate of Kashima Gakuen High School, she reached the 2018 French Open doubles final with Makoto Ninomiya and peaked at No. 27 in the WTA doubles rankings in 2025.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eri Hozumi
- Name (Japanese)
- 穂積絵莉
- Reading
- ほづみ えり
- Born
- February 17, 1994 (age 32)
- Origin
- Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 168cm
- Occupation
- Tennis Player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Shonan Institute of Technology Affiliated High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Eri Hozumi born?
Eri Hozumi was born on February 17, 1994 and is 32 years old.
Where is Eri Hozumi from?
Eri Hozumi is from Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Eri Hozumi do?
Eri Hozumi works as Tennis Player.
How tall is Eri Hozumi?
Eri Hozumi is 168 cm tall.
Which high school did Eri Hozumi attend?
Eri Hozumi attended Shonan Institute of Technology Affiliated High School.
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