As A Pro Doubles Player
The 5'9, 152 lbs. Michibata is better remembered for his success as a doubles player. Playing with his long-time partner and fellow Canadian Grant Connell, Michibata reached the ranking of World No. 5 in 1991 as the Connell-Michibata tandem became the world's top ranked pairing. They reached the semi-finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon that year. A year earlier they were finalists at the Australian Open. For his career Michibata won four doubles titles, all as partner to Connell. His total ATP tour prize money earnings topped $1,080,000.
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