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Maylee is proud to have received recognition from various media outlets, and we are committed to sharing her story and accomplishments with the world.

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Taking the World by Storm

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FRESH KICKS AND FRESH BAGELS

Portland teen to compete in US Open Junior Wheelchair Championship

The Infinite Possibilities of Human

Fresh Kicks and Fresh Bagels

Maylee Phelps: On the rise and ready for more

Fresh Kicks and Fresh Bagels

The Infinite Possibilities of Human

Portland teen to compete in US Open Junior Wheelchair Championship

"All four of the majors now host a wheelchair tennis tournament, and the US Open has been hosting theirs since 2005. But this year, for the first time, there’s also a junior bracket, the first of its kind at any Slam. The top seed in the girls’ singles draw is Maylee Phelps, a 16-year-old from Portland."

Maylee Phelps: On the rise and ready for more

The Infinite Possibilities of Human

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Maylee Phelps: On the rise and ready for more

FRESH KICKS AND FRESH BAGELS

"Her coach at one point said, 'I really think she can take this all the way, but she's going to need to do that. It's not going to come from me as a coach. It's not going to come from you as parents. It needs to come from her."

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The Infinite Possibilites of Human

Maylee Phelps: On the rise and ready for more

The Infinite Possibilities of Human

FRESH KICKS AND FRESH BAGELS

"Maylee needs to spend more energy than thought to train and compete, but she made fantastic progress through her enthusiasm and perseverance when facing difficulties."

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Portland Teen to Compete in US Open Junior Wheel Chair Championship

The Infinite Possibilities of Human

Portland teen to compete in US Open Junior Wheelchair Championship

Maylee Phelps: On the rise and ready for more

FRESH KICKS AND FRESH BAGELS

”I am trying to be a Paralympian, so I am trying to make the 2028 LA Paralympics, therefore I am wishing that I will certainly be able to go there,” she claimed.

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2023 ITF Wheelchair Tennis Junior of the Year

Maylee Phelps was honored as the International Tennis Federation's Wheelchair Tennis Junior of the Year, marking a significant achievement in her career. At just 17, the Portland native not only dominated the junior wheelchair tennis circuit, securing the world No. 1 junior ranking and improving her women's ranking to No. 36 from outside the Top 70

She also excelled in professional events, including winning a gold medal at the U.S. Parapan American team event.

Phelps's season was highlighted by victories at the prestigious Cruyff Foundation Junior Masters and the US Open junior doubles title, alongside her commendable sportsmanship and off-court contributions to wheelchair tennis and volunteer work.

Her recognition comes as a testament to her dedication, on-court prowess, and positive impact within the tennis community, joining previous American winner Angelina 'Gaila' Fosbinder and alongside the boys' recipient, Italy's Francesco Felici.

Maylee in the Media

American teenager Maylee Phelps won both the girls' singles and doubles titles at the prestigious Cruyff Foundation Junior Masters in France, beating top-ranked opponents along the way. Phelps, who recently became world No. 1 in the girls' rankings, has played in four finals so far this year and hopes to return to the Junior Masters next year. The Johan Cruyff Foundation has been the title partner of the event since 2004, which features the world's best junior wheelchair tennis players.

"Maylee Phelps sweeps girls’ singles and doubles titles at Cruyff Foundation Junior Masters"

Maylee in the Media

Freestyle XVII: Maylee Phelps

"Behind her quiet humility, Maylee Phelps is kind of a big deal. She’s an accomplished junior wheelchair tennis player, currently ranked #11 in the world, and hopes to represent the United States in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Of course, that plan also includes a glimmer of gold."

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