[1] Suetsuna has gained prominence in badminton through her success in women's doubles with her partner Miyuki Maeda, and the partnerships known by the Japanese media as "Suemae".

Suetsuna and Maeda also have two bronze medals from major competitions from making the semifinals at the 2011 London World Championships and 2010 Uber Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

[2] Satoko Suetsuna has competed with several men in mixed doubles, but has not achieved the same level of success as she has in her main event.

[5] Successful players are invited to the Superseries Finals, which are held at the end of each year.

Women's doubles Record against year-end Finals finalists, World Championships semi-finalists, and Olympic quarter-finalists.