Biography
Started: She was introduced to wheelchair tennis at a community tennis camp in 2017. (mayleephelps.com, 06 Dec 2023)
Reason: "I'm grateful for how wheelchair tennis has provided me with so many opportunities and the chance to see the world and meet so many wonderful people." (usta.com, 06 Dec 2023)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and to win gold at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. (Instagram profile, 02 Aug 2024; moveunitedsport.org, 01 Jan 2024)
Awards: In 2023 she was named Female Wheelchair Tennis Junior of the Year by the International Tennis Federation [ITF]. (usta.com, 06 Dec 2023)
She received the 2023 US Open Junior Sportsmanship Award. (usopen.org, 10 Sep 2023)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has volunteered at Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland, OR, United States of America, introducing children with impairments to wheelchair tennis. (usta.com, 06 Dec 2023)
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO USA
Born in the People's Republic of China, she was adopted at age two before moving to the United States of America. (mayleephelps.com, 06 Dec 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 4, 2006
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachJohn Devorss
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| WR | Doubles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| QF | Singles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
