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Jeremy Perez is a teenage wheelchair tennis player from Joshua, Texas, rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting junior talents in the United States. Competing with Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Syndrome, he has built a strong international presence from an early age, joining the International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit at just 11 years old. Now ranked 30th in the junior world rankings, Jeremy has already earned selection to represent Team USA at the 2026 Junior World Team Cup, marking a major milestone in his development.
Athletic Career and Achievements
Jeremy began competing on the ITF wheelchair tennis circuit at age 11, quickly establishing himself as a disciplined and competitive junior athlete. His progression through national and international levels has been marked by consistent improvement and breakthrough performances against top-ranked opponents.
Recent results:
In 2026, Jeremy won the inaugural Texas Tennis Coaches Association (TTCA) Wheelchair State Championship, defeating some of the strongest wheelchair tennis players in Texas and across the United States. The event was the first high school wheelchair tennis state championship in the nation, and his victory cemented his status as one of the leading high school wheelchair tennis athletes in the country.
Ranking:
World junior wheelchair tennis: 30th
US national junior wheelchair tennis: 2nd
Coaching and community: Jeremy trains within the US wheelchair tennis pathway and competes in national development structures, contributing to the growing visibility of junior wheelchair tennis. His participation in landmark events such as the TTCA State Championship highlights his role in an emerging competitive community for high school athletes in adaptive sport.
Sport background: Jeremy was introduced to wheelchair tennis early and transitioned into competitive play through the ITF junior pathway. His development has been shaped by structured international competition from age 11 onward, allowing him to build experience against elite junior opposition.
Equipment:
Racket – Babolat
Association: he represents the United States of America and has been selected for the 2026 Junior World Team Cup, the ITF’s flagship wheelchair tennis event. The 2026 edition will be the first in which boys and girls compete in separate divisions.
Challenges and Opportunity
Competing with Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Syndrome, a rarecongenital condition where the lower portion of the spone fails to develop properly, Jeremy has developed resilience and adaptability in a high-performance environment from a young age. As wheelchair tennis continues to grow at junior level, his trajectory places him in a strong position to progress into senior international competition and potentially become one of the leading figures in American wheelchair tennis.
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