Eiji Takeuchi

Eiji Takeuchi (born 13 May 1959) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. He was a member of Japan's Davis Cup side during the 1980s, appearing in a total of seven ties. Takeuchi's best performance on the Grand Prix circuit came in the 1981 Japan Open, reaching the second round. He also featured in the singles qualifying draw for the 1986 Wimbledon Championships and the doubles main draw at the 1989 Australian Open. After retiring, Takeuchi became a tennis coach and captained Japan in the Davis Cup. In 2011, he led Japan to a World Group playoff win over India, securing the team's place in the World Group for the first time since 1985.