Tokito Oda facts for kids
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Oda at the 2023 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Japan |
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| Born | 8 May 2006 Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan |
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| Singles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (12 June 2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 1 (23 September 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | W (2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| French Open | W (2023, 2024, 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | W (2023, 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Open | W (2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other tournaments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Masters | W (2022, 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paralympic Games |  Gold Medal (2024) |
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| Doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (11 March 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 9 (14 July 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | F (2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| French Open | F (2024, 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | F (2023, 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Open | W (2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other doubles tournaments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Masters Doubles | SF (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paralympic Games |  Silver Medal (2024) |
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Tokito Oda (born May 8, 2006) is an amazing professional wheelchair tennis player from Japan. He has achieved incredible success at a very young age, becoming one of the top players in the world.
Oda has won seven major singles titles, which are also known as Grand Slams. He achieved all these wins while still a teenager! When he won the 2023 French Open, he became the youngest man in the modern era of tennis to win a major title in any category. He was only 17 years and 33 days old. This victory also helped him become the world's number one ranked player.
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Tokito Oda: A Young Tennis Star
Tokito Oda was born on May 8, 2006, in Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan. He quickly showed great talent in wheelchair tennis. This sport is played by athletes who use wheelchairs, following rules similar to regular tennis. It requires incredible skill, strength, and strategy.
Becoming World Number One
Tokito Oda's journey in wheelchair tennis has been very impressive. He quickly rose through the ranks. On June 12, 2023, he reached the top spot, becoming the world's number one ranked player in men's singles wheelchair tennis. This was a huge achievement for someone so young. He continued to be a top player, holding the number one ranking as of September 23, 2024.
Grand Slam Victories
Grand Slams are the four biggest tournaments in tennis. They are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Winning even one Grand Slam is a huge accomplishment, but Tokito Oda has won many!
Singles Titles
Tokito Oda has won seven Grand Slam singles titles:
- He won the French Open in 2023, making history as the youngest male major winner.
- He also won the Wimbledon Championships in 2023.
- In 2024, he became the champion at the Australian Open.
- He continued his success at the French Open in 2024, winning it for a second time.
- He secured his third French Open title in 2025, winning the 2025 French Open.
- He won his second Wimbledon title at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
- He also claimed the title at the 2025 US Open.
Here are the details of his Grand Slam singles finals:
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard |  Alfie Hewett |
3–6, 1–6 |
| Win | 2023 | French Open | Clay | Alfie Hewett |
6–1, 6–4 |
| Win | 2023 | Wimbledon | Grass | Alfie Hewett |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 2024 | Australian Open | Hard | Alfie Hewett |
6–2, 6–4 |
| Win | 2024 | French Open (2) | Clay |  Gustavo Fernández |
7–5, 6–3 |
| Loss | 2025 | Australian Open | Hard | Alfie Hewett |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 2025 | French Open (3) | Clay | Alfie Hewett |
6–4, 7–6(8–6) |
| Win | 2025 | Wimbledon (2) | Grass | Alfie Hewett |
3–6, 7–5, 6–2 |
| Win | 2025 | US Open | Hard | Gustavo Fernández |
6–3, 3–6, 7–6(13–11) |
Doubles Achievements
Tokito Oda has also had success in doubles matches. He won one Grand Slam doubles title:
- He won the US Open in 2025 with his partner Gustavo Fernández.
Here are the details of his Grand Slam doubles finals:
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Loss | 2023 | Wimbledon | Grass | Takuya Miki |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
6–3, 0–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2023 | US Open | Hard | Takuya Miki |
 Stéphane Houdet Takashi Sanada |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 2024 | Australian Open | Hard | Takuya Miki |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2024 | French Open | Clay | Takuya Miki |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
1–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 2024 | Wimbledon | Grass | Takuya Miki |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
4–6, 6–7(2–7) |
| Loss | 2025 | French Open | Clay | Stéphane Houdet |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
4–6, 6–1, [7–10] |
| Win | 2025 | US Open | Hard | Gustavo Fernández |
Alfie Hewett Gordon Reid |
6-1, 2-6, [10–6] |
Paralympic Success
Tokito Oda has also represented Japan at the Paralympic Games. At the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, he won a gold medal in men's singles. He also earned a silver medal in men's doubles at the same event. Before that, he won a gold medal in men's singles at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.
Other Major Tournaments
Beyond the Grand Slams and Paralympics, Tokito Oda has also won the Wheelchair Tennis Masters singles title twice, in 2022 and 2024. This tournament brings together the best wheelchair tennis players in the world.
Inspiring Others
Tokito Oda is a true inspiration to young athletes everywhere. His dedication, hard work, and incredible talent have allowed him to achieve so much at a very young age. He shows that with passion and effort, you can reach the highest levels in your sport.
