Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva is a top 200 player with some success on the ATP Challenger and ITF Circuits. But what is Reis Da Silva’s tennis racquet and gear?
What racquet is he using?
Reis Da Silva’s racquet is a popular model on tour called the Wilson Blade Pro. It comes in two different string patterns, 16/19 and 18/20 and Silva uses the dense 18/20 pattern. He strings it with Luxilon 4G. We are unfamiliar with his specifications or string tension, so if you know, please comment below or reach out via Instagram @tennisnerdinsta.
Bio and Career
Born on March 26, 2000, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, Reis da Silva began playing tennis at the age of three. To advance his training, he relocated to São Paulo at age 13, where he lived and trained for seven years before eventually moving to Rio de Janeiro.
Reis da Silva publicly shared his sexual orientation in December 2024, making him the first active male professional tennis player on the ATP Tour to openly identify as gay. He is in a relationship with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo.
Career Highlights
Reis da Silva has experienced significant breakthroughs on the ATP Challenger Tour, primarily on the clay courts where he has found the majority of his success:
- Career-High Rankings: His career-high ATP singles ranking is World No. 187, achieved on November 10, 2025. His career-high doubles ranking is World No. 204, achieved in November 2023.
- Challenger Titles:
- He secured his maiden ATP Challenger Tour singles title at the Challenger Santa Fe in Argentina in June 2025.
- He has won two ATP Challenger Tour doubles titles: the 2023 Challenger de Santiago and the 2025 Punta Open in Uruguay.
- Plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand
- Coach: João Zwetsch
- Height: 5’10” or 178cm
- Won 1 ATP Challenger singles titles and 2 ATP Challenger Doubles titles
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