Erika Sema – WTA #558 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Erika Sema - WTA #558 Tennis Player
Erika Sema
JPN Age: 37 (24-11-1988)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 114
WTA
#558
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
19 - 17
52.8% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Erika Sema punishes rival's second serves winning 61.1%. Currently ranked 588 in the WTA. Also on return, she constantly threatens with 0.96 breakpoints created per game. In addition, she converts 47.7% of return games into breaks. However, she averages just 0.04 aces per game and manages just 50.3% in pressure points on serve.

Erika Sema - Career History

Erika Sema is a professional tennis player who competes for Japan on the WTA Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 577. She plays right-handed. Her career-best ranking stands at No. 114. She turned professional in 2003.

Erika Sema gained ranking points at Futures level in 2025. She reached three semifinals at W35 Brisbane, W15 Singapore, and W35 Wagga Wagga. Record: 16-19. Record on hard in lower tier: 16-18. She won 42% on first serve return, converted 49% of break opportunities, and won 61% on second serve return.

Sema competed at Futures/ITF level in 2024. She reached three quarterfinals at W75 Sydney, W35 Braunschweig, and W35 Nakhon Si Thammarat. Season record: 29-26. Challenger/ITF hard record: 25-21.

Erika Sema developed through Futures tournaments in 2023. She reached the semifinal at W25 Perth. Record: 30-27. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 24-21.

Erika Sema gained ranking points at Futures level in 2022. She reached the semifinal at W25 Chiang Rai. Season record: 32-24. Record on hard in lower tier: 28-22.

Sema competed at Futures/ITF level in 2021. She captured one title at W15 Monastir. Record: 29-23. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 12-7, hard 17-16.

The Japanese player developed through Futures tournaments in 2020. Season record: 6-4. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 6-4.

Erika Sema faced difficulties in 2019. She reached three quarterfinals at W25 Osaka, W25 Wuhan, and W25 Qujing. Record: 26-33. Record on hard in lower tier: 25-31.

2018 proved challenging for Sema. She reached five quarterfinals at Luan $60K, Toyota $25K, Tsukuba $25K, Changsha $25K, and Winnipeg $25K. Season record: 17-24. Challenger/ITF hard record: 17-23.

The Japanese player bounced back impressively in 2017. She reached three semifinals at Kofu $25K, Tokyo $25K, and Cairns $25K. Record: 36-25. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 35-22. She won 67% on second serve return, converted 48% of break opportunities, and saved 32% of break points.

Erika Sema faced difficulties in 2016. She reached two quarterfinals at Nanning $25K and Tsukuba $25K. Season record: 13-24. Record on hard in lower tier: 9-15.

Erika Sema bounced back impressively in 2015. She captured one title at Kashiwa $25K. Record: 27-24. Challenger/ITF hard record: 24-19.

A tough 2014 season for Sema. She reached the quarterfinal at New Delhi 25K. Season record: 4-8.

Erika Sema bounced back impressively in 2013. She captured one title at Incheon 25K. She also reached the final at Tsukuba 25K. Record: 19-10. Record on hard in lower tier: 17-9.

2012 proved challenging for Erika Sema. She captured one title at Seoul 25K. Season record: 13-13. Challenger record: 12-8. Challenger/ITF hard record: 11-5.

Sema developed through Challenger events in 2011. She captured one title at Niigata 25K. She also reached finals at Ningbo 100K and Makinohara 25K. Record: 26-13. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 16-4.

The Japanese player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2010. She won three titles at Port Pirie 25K, Wellington 25K, and Mount Gambier 25K. She also reached the final at Hamanako 25K. Season record: 30-17. Record on hard in lower tier: 23-8.

Erika Sema competed at Futures/ITF level in 2009. She reached the final at Balikpapan 25K. Additional semifinals at Gunma 25K, Tsukuba 25K, and Tanjung Selor 25K. Record: 16-16. Challenger/ITF hard record: 10-8.

Sema developed through Challenger events in 2008. A maiden top-200 ranking followed. Season record: 3-6.

The Japanese player faced difficulties in 2007. She reached the quarterfinal at Tsukuba 25K. Record: 7-10.

Erika Sema developed through Futures tournaments in 2005. She reached the quarterfinal at Sutama 25K. Record: 3-3.

Erika Sema Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Erika Sema

What is Erika Sema's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Erika Sema holds a record of 2-9 (18.2%) on hard. At Challenger/ITF level: 361-290 (55.5%) on hard, 40-46 (46.5%) on clay, and 19-22 (46.3%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 19-16 (54.3%) on hard at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Erika Sema won?

Erika Sema has won 11 titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on hard).

What is Erika Sema's recent form?

Erika Sema has lost her last 4 matches. Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 4-6 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Erika Sema has posted a 19-17 record (52.8% win rate).

How many aces does Erika Sema serve per match?

Erika Sema serves an average of 0.5 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 0.5.

How does Erika Sema perform against top-ranked opponents?

Erika Sema has not faced any top-ranked opponents in the last 52 weeks.

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