American-born Ena Shibahara is a professional player from Japan who was born on February 12, 1998. Shibahara is a doubles specialist who was ranked as high as No. 4 in doubles in March 2022. She is a one-time doubles major champion, having won the 2022 French Open in mixed doubles with Wesley Koolhof. The duo defeated Ulrikke Eikeri and Joran Vligen in the final.
In 2023, Shibahara also made it to the final of the Australian Open in doubles and the semifinal of the US Open in mixed doubles. She has won 10 WTA doubles titles, including two WTA 1000 tournaments. Shibahara, alongside Shuko Aoyama, won the 2023 Canadian Open, where they defeated Desirae Krawczyk and Demi Schuurs in the final.
Shibahara is an aggressive player who plays an all-court game. Her biggest strength is her serve, and she prefers to play on hard courts.
| Name | Ena Shibahara |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Age | 25 |
| Residence | Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $1.66 million |
| Endorsements | Yonex and Ellesse |
Which country does Ena Shibahara represent?
Shibahara played for Japan to fulfill the promise she made to her grandparents that she would play for Japan in the Tokyo Olympics in front of them. She shared in an interview that she had been working towards this dream since she began playing tennis in California. She fell in love with the game as soon as she made contact with the ball for the first time.
She also shared that it was a difficult decision as she grew up in the USA and played for them in the junior tournaments. Shibahara represented Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup in 2020.
Ena Shibahara Ethnicity
Ena Shibahara's ethnicity is Asian (Japanese). Both her parents, Yoshiyasu and Sachiko Shibahara are Asian.
Ena Shibahara Boyfriend
Shibahara is currently single and focused on her tennis career. Besides, there is no hint of any past relationships, as Shibahara likes to keep her personal life private and loves to live a quiet life.
Ena Shibahara Coach
Shuhei Shibahara is Ena Shibahara’s coach. He is a former professional player from the USA. He was a member of the UC Irvine Athletics team and holds an overall singles record of 47-53 and an overall doubles record of 29-34.
FAQs
A. An Italian sportswear brand, Ellesse, is Shibahara clothing sponsor.
A. Shibahara completed her graduation in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she also played college tennis.
A. Yoshiyasu Shibahara and Sachiko Shibahara are Ena Shibahara’s parents.
A. According to WTA's official website, Shibahara has won over $1.66 million in prize money to date, including over $2939 so far in 2024.
A. Yes, Shibahara holds dual citizenship. She holds the citizenship of America and Japan.
