Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 19 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (em.com.br, 18 Aug 2019; mg.superesportes.com.br, 24 Jul 2019; Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Reason: He was encouraged to try wheelchair tennis by one of his teachers. (mg.superesportes.com.br, 24 Jul 2019)
Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Awards: In 2012, 2014, 2019, and 2023 he received the 'Premio Paralimpico' [Paralympic Award] as Best Wheelchair Tennis Player of the Year from the Brazilian Paralympic Committee [CPB]. (olimpiadatododia.com.br, 14 Dec 2023; cpb.org.br, 01 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 10, 1986
Place of ResidenceBELO HORIZONTE
OccupationAthlete, Finance
EducationAdministration Studies - Estacio de Sa University, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachVinicius Cyrillo [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| R16 | Doubles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| R16 | Doubles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R32 | Singles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R32 | Singles | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| R32 | Doubles | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| R64 | Singles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| RU | Doubles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| SF | Singles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
