A spinal tumor at age 9 led to him to begin using a wheelchair, and at age 11, he discovered wheelchair tennis. In 2006, became the first Asian to be ranked number 1 in the world. In 2021, won his third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. In 2022, achieved a long-held dream by winning the Wimbledon Championship for the first time, completing a career Grand Slam in his sport. Also accomplished the feat of a career Golden Slam, winning all four major tournaments and the Paralympics.
To date, his unprecedented success includes winning the Australian Open 11 times, the French Open 8 times, Wimbledon once, and the US Open 8 times. He retired in January 2023 while still holding the world number 1 ranking. As he moves forward, the world eagerly anticipates his continued impact and achievements, not only in wheelchair tennis but across various fields.