João Lucas Reis da Silva (born 26 March 2000) is a Brazilian professional tennis player from Recife, Pernambuco. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 204 in November 2023 and won the Procopio Cup in São Paulo in December 2024.
João Lucas Reis da Silva was born on March 26, 2000, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.[1] He began playing tennis at the age of three, inspired by his older brother, who also competed at the junior level.[2] At the age of 10, he started competing in national tournaments.[2] At 13, Reis da Silva relocated to São Paulo to advance his training, where he lived and trained for seven years before eventually moving to Rio de Janeiro.[2]
Reis da Silva plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand and considers his return of serve and backhand as his strengths.[1] He has a career high ATP singles ranking of 259 achieved on 8 May 2023. He also has a career high doubles ranking of 204 achieved on 13 November 2023.[1]
In December 2024, Reis da Silva won the Procopio Cup in São Paulo by defeating Daniel Dutra da Silva, securing a spot in the Rio Open qualifying rounds.[2] This was his first tournament victory in four years, following a period marked by injuries.[2] His coach is Arthur Rabelo.[1]
Reis da Silva came out to his family and friends as gay five years before publicly sharing his identity in December 2024.[2] He is in a relationship with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo.[2][3] Reis da Silva stated that accepting his identity improved his relationships with those around him, including his coaches and parents.[2]