João Lucas Reis da Silva (born 26 March 2000) is a Brazilian professional tennis player from

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. He has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 259 achieved on 8 May 2023. He also has a career high doubles ranking of No. 204 achieved on 13 November 2023.

Early life

João Lucas Reis da Silva was born on March 26, 2000, in

, Brazil. He began playing tennis at the age of three, inspired by his older brother, who also competed at the junior level. At the age of 10, he started competing in national tournaments. At 13, Reis da Silva relocated to

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to advance his training, where he lived and trained for seven years before eventually moving to Rio de Janeiro.

Career

Reis da Silva plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand and considers his return of serve and backhand as his strengths. Reis da Silva has participated in tournaments across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and South America and competed in junior Grand Slam events. He has won 1

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doubles title at the 2023 Challenger de Santiago with Pedro Boscardin Dias. In December 2024, Reis da Silva won th
Procopio Cup
in São Paulo by defeating Daniel Dutra da Silva, securing a spot in the

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qualifying rounds. This was his first tournament victory in four years, following a period marked by injuries.

Personal life

Reis da Silva came out to his family and friends as gay five years before publicly sharing his identity in December 2024. He is in a relationship with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo. Reis da Silva stated that accepting his identity improved his relationships with those around him, including his coaches and parents.

ATP Challenger Tour finals

Singles: 4 (1 title, 3 runner-ups)

Doubles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

ITF Futures/World Tennis Tour finals

Singles: 9 (4 titles, 5 runner-up)

Doubles: 7 (5 titles, 2 runner-ups)

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