After securing a significant victory at Roland Garros, Yui Kamiji expressed her initial uncertainty about participating in the tournament due to concerns over her wrist condition. The Japanese athlete achieved her fifth women’s wheelchair singles title at Roland Garros, matching Diede De Groot’s record, with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win against Aniek Van Koot from the Netherlands.
Competing on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Kamiji felt comfortable after her previous Paralympic success there. Only Esther Vergeer surpasses Kamiji and De Groot as a six-time champion in Paris. “I didn’t know that, actually. But clay court is my favorite court,” Kamiji remarked. She added that she has fond memories of Paris and finds returning each year unforgettable.
Kamiji planned to celebrate with doubles partner Kgathso Montjane after winning the women’s doubles title on Friday night. Despite earlier worries about her wrist potentially hindering her participation at Roland Garros, Kamiji aims to visit the medical center where she received treatment upon returning to Japan to show gratitude for their support.
“It was a Japanese double in the wheelchair singles,” as Tokito Oda secured his third consecutive Roland Garros title, now close to Shingo Kuneida’s record from 2007 to 2010. Oda celebrated his hard-fought victory over Alfie Hewett with exuberance on the court.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Guy Sasson celebrated retaining his quad singles title after defeating No.1 seed Niels Vink. Sasson faced adversity during the week due to illness but persevered through challenging matches. He emphasized the importance of performing well at such significant events despite not feeling his best.
Sasson plans to reunite with family post-celebration and maintains strict rules regarding his Roland Garros trophies at home: “I have an office room in my house…just the most important trophies,” he said, ensuring they remain untouched by young hands.