Yui Kamiji, a Trailblazing Wheelchair Tennis Star, Has Her Sights Set on a US Open Win

Kamiji has also done herself proud as a Paralympian, reaching the semifinals at the 2012 London Games before going on to win bronze at the 2016 Games in Rio, where she was also the flag bearer for her country. Despite the improvement, Kamiji was disappointed with her result. "I didn't feel happy at all, but relieved that I got a medal," Kamiji explained. "I wasn't satisfied."

Kamiji will have a chance to change the narrative at the Tokyo Paralympic Games next year; she was the first Japanese athlete to qualify for the Games, so her spot is secured. There, she said, "I will play my own tennis and win gold."