title: Naoko Sato
text: # Naoko Sato
  
  Naoko Sato (佐藤 直子, Satō Naoko, born 2 January 1955) is a retired Japanese professional tennis player.
  
  ## Career
  
  Naoko Sato best results came in the doubles. She reached final of 1978 Australian Open with Pam Whytcross which they lost to Betsy Nagelsen and Renáta Tomanová in straight sets.
  
  ## Grand Slam finals
  
  ### Doubles: 1 (0–1)
  
  | Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Loss | 1978 | Australian Open | Hard | Pam Whytcross | Betsy Nagelsen Renáta Tomanová | 5–7, 2–6 |
  