University of South Alabama Athletics

2025-26: Went 9-6 in singles, all in the first position ... Earned a 10-7 mark in doubles, eight of those victories in the second position ... Against #74 Elon (3/11), earned a straight-set win in singles, also winning her doubles match ... Named Sun Belt Player of the Week on March 18 ... Named to the Sun Belt's Doubles Team of the Week on March 18 ... Spent most of the season with Jana Rovira in doubles action.

2024-25: Achieved a record of 7-7 overall all in singles play, all in dual matches … Went 1-2 in conference play … 10 of her matches came in the number two position as a freshman … Went 13-5 in doubles play ... Named Second Team All-Conference in doubles.  

High School: 2024 graduate of Urawareimi High School ... Played tennis for three years ... Placed third in 2022 All-Japan Junior Tennis Championships.

Club: Played for Chiba, Japan ... Member of World Super Junior Best 16.

Personal: Full name is Rio Maeda ... Daughter of Tadaomi and Yumiko Maeda ... Has an older brother, Taiki ... Favorite move is Frozen ... Favorite athlete is Iga Swiatek ... Favorite foods are ramen and sushi ... Likes summer.