Age49
CountryJapan
Residence Tokyo, Japan
Turned Pro2000
2016 Earnings$313,315
The former Grand Slam semifinalist played her final professional match on September 12.
The 46-year-old Date announced last week that this would be her final tournament.
The Japan Women's Open takes place from Sept. 11-17 at Ariake Colloseum in Tokyo.
The former world No. 4 says she still loves the travel and the competition.
She is scheduled to play at an ITF event in Japan in a few weeks.