Yui Kamiji

Wheelchair Tennis

Despite finishing behind Netherlands’ Diede de Groot in the singles and doubles world rankings, wheelchair tennis player Yui Kamiji had an outstanding year once again in 2018.

She won eight singles titles, including Roland Garros, and nine doubles trophies, which were highlighted by the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open.

In 2017, Kamiji became International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Champion for the second time in her career.

The Japanese was a dominant force on the circuit, winning three of four Grand Slam singles titles, at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and US Open. Kamiji sealed a total of 14 titles and was a finalist at the NEC Masters.

She had had another fantastic year in 2016, winning three Grand Slams in doubles.

The year began partnering with the Netherlands’ Marjolein Buis, with whom she won the Australian Open. At Roland Garros, Kamiji was back with her usual British partner of Jordanne Whiley and also took the title.

Kamiji and Whiley proved to be a very strong partnership and they won the Wimbledon doubles title for a third straight year.

Her success in 2016 was close to her achievements in 2014 where she won all the doubles Grand Slams as well as singles titles at Roland Garros and the US Open.

In 2013, she was the first non-Dutchwoman to win the Masters title.

Photo Gallery

Two players sat in wheelchair holding trophies on their laps. In the background are two USA flags.

Woman in wheelchair on a tennis court returning a shot.

Man and woman in wheechairs holding trophies and smiling to the camera

A Japanese wheelchair tennis player is hitting the ball.

two female wheelchair tennis players shake hands over the net

Japan's Yui Kamiji hits a shot at Roland Garros

Results

		Unit	Date	Rank

London 2012 Paralympic Games (London, Great Britain)
Event	Unit	Date	Rank
Women's Singles	1/16th final	2012-09-01	514
Women's Singles	1/8th final	2012-09-03	407
Women's Singles	Quarterfinal	2012-09-04	304
Women's Doubles	Quarterfinal	2012-09-04	302

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Event	Unit	Date	Rank
Women's Singles	1/16th final	2016-09-10	16
Women's Singles	1/8th final	2016-09-11	8
Women's Doubles	Quarterfinal	2016-09-11	3
Women's Singles	Quarterfinal	2016-09-12	4
Women's Doubles	Semifinal	2016-09-12	2
Women's Singles	Semifinal	2016-09-13	2
Women's Doubles	Bronze Medal Match	2016-09-13	2
Women's Singles	Bronze Medal Match	2016-09-14	2

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo, Japan)
Event	Unit	Date	Rank
Women's Singles	1/16th Final	2021-08-28	16
Women's Doubles	Quarterfinal	2021-08-29	4
Women's Singles	1/8th Final	2021-08-30	7
Women's Singles	Quarterfinal	2021-08-31	4
Women's Doubles	Semifinal	2021-09-01	1
Women's Singles	Semifinal	2021-09-02	1
Women's Singles	Gold Medal Match	2021-09-03	1
Women's Doubles	Bronze Medal Match	2021-09-04	1