Brazilian Makes History as First Openly Gay Man to Compete at Australian Open

João Lucas Reis da Silva to make Australian Open history as first publicly gay player

The 25-year-old will take part in the tournament’s qualifying rounds, arriving with a world ranking of No 204 The post João Lucas Reis da Silva to make Australian Open history as first publicly gay player appeared first on Attitude.

Brazilian makes history as first openly gay man to compete at Australian Open

Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva’s game went to a new level in 2025 after he came out by posting on social media to mark his boyfriend’s birthday. His improved ranking allowed him to become the first openly gay man to compete at the Australian Open.

João Lucas Reis da Silva makes history at the Australian Open

When tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva stepped on to the court at the Australian Open on Monday he made history. The Brazilian player became the first out gay man to take part in the tournament since it began in 1905. Currently ranked 204th in the world, Reis da Silva is one of the top players in his home country. Image: Instagram. The player shared that he was gay in 2024, making him the first male professional tennis player to share infor…

Brazilian Star João Lucas Reis Da Silva To Make History At The Australian Open

It is officially tennis season. The courts are heating up and this year we have a very special reason to watch the qualifying rounds closely. João Lucas Reis da Silva has arrived Down Under and is ready to make his mark at the Australian Open. Making history in Melbourne. The 25-year-old Brazilian is about to […]