2nd Annual T3Tennis USTA Sanctioned Tournament
Nationally ranked Micah Velte and multi-sport athlete Ian Tellez shine at Saddleback College
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible performances at the 2nd Annual T3 Tennis Wheelchair Tournament, held March 22–23 at Saddleback College.
Micah Velte, USTA nationally ranked #6, swept both the singles and doubles divisions, demonstrating remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship. Micah, a two-sport athlete, will soon head to the National Wheelchair Basketball Championships in early April.
Ian Tellez traveled from Tijuana, Mexico to compete again this year, earning 1st place in the A doubles alongside Micah. Ian, a senior at Victory Christian Academy in Chula Vista, is a multi-sport athlete excelling in basketball, track, and tennis. He has accepted a college basketball scholarship to the University of Southern Minnesota. Ian is also a top contender on the international stage—he is the fastest junior in Mexico in the 200 and 400 meters and is a strong candidate for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima and the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Truly, we can say, “we knew him when.”
The tournament showcased not only competitive tennis but also the resilience, talent, and determination of adaptive athletes. Events like this highlight the power of wheelchair tennis to develop skill, build confidence, and create a vibrant community for players of all ages.
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