Kamiji Yui became the first Japanese woman to achieve a Career Golden Slam in wheelchair tennis after winning the Wimbledon women’s singles title on July 11, 2026. By securing the Wimbledon trophy in straight sets (6-0, 6-0) against Diede de Groot, Kamiji completed a rare sweep of all four Grand Slam tournaments and a Paralympic gold medal, joining fellow Japanese stars Kunieda Shingo and Oda Tokito in the sport’s highest echelon of accomplishment.
The Path to the Golden Slam
Kamiji’s victory at Wimbledon marked the culmination of a decade-long pursuit. Competing in her tenth attempt at the All England Club, she finally broke through to secure the final piece of the puzzle. Her journey toward the Career Golden Slam began in 2014 with her first French Open title. Over the next twelve years, she amassed five French Open titles, three Australian Open titles, and three US Open titles.
The “Golden” status was solidified by her performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, where she claimed gold in both singles and doubles. According to tournament records, this dual dominance extends beyond singles; Kamiji has claimed 24 Grand Slam doubles titles, completing a doubles Career Golden Slam in 2024 as well.
Did you know?
Kamiji Yui’s transition to elite wheelchair tennis began early. Born in 1994 with spina bifida, she entered her first tournament at age 11 and reached the quarterfinals of the London Paralympics while still in high school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Career Golden Slam?
It is achieved when a player wins all four major Grand Slam tournaments and an Olympic or Paralympic gold medal in the same discipline. - How many Grand Slam titles has Kamiji Yui won?
Kamiji has won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 24 Grand Slam doubles titles. - When did Kamiji Yui start her professional career?
She began competing in tournaments at age 11 and reached her first Paralympic quarterfinals in 2012.
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