At the age of 17, Tokito Oda became the youngest world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis. At 18, he was a Paralympic gold medalist.
Now, at 19, the Japanese prodigy is chasing a career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open — the only thing missing from his resume.
"He's like a standing player who just happens to play sitting down," said French wheelchair legend Stephane Houdet, marveling at the young left-hander known for his signature headband and ferocious game.
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