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Thomaz Bellucci

Bellucci at the 2016 Ecuador Open Quito Final
Country (sports)	Brazil
Residence	São Paulo, Brazil
Born	(1987-12-30) 30 December 1987 (age 37) Tietê, Brazil
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro	2005
Retired	22 February 2023
Plays	Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Germán López Thiago Alves
Prize money	$ 5,384,637
Official website	thomazbellucci.com.br
Singles
Career record	200–218 (47.85% in Grand Slam and ATP Tour main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 21 (26 July 2010)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016)
French Open	4R (2010)
Wimbledon	3R (2010)
US Open	3R (2015)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	QF (2016)
Doubles
Career record	63–83
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 70 (15 July 2013)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2013)
French Open	1R (2015, 2016, 2017)
Wimbledon	2R (2015)
US Open	3R (2016)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	2R (2016)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open	SF (2011)

Thomaz Cocchiarali Bellucci, born on December 30, 1987, in Tietê, Brazil, is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. He reached his highest singles ranking of World No. 21 in July 2010.

Bellucci won four titles on the ATP Tour, which is a major tennis circuit. These wins included the Swiss Open in 2009 and 2012, the Chile Open in 2010, and the Geneva Open in 2015. He also made it to the quarterfinals at the 2016 Olympics and the semifinals of the Madrid Masters in 2011.

Understanding Thomaz Bellucci's Tennis Style

Thomaz Bellucci's tennis style focused on his strong forehand. He used a lot of topspin to control the game. While he didn't hit many aces, his serves had excellent spin. This spin often pushed his opponents off the court, allowing him to start playing offense.

His two-handed backhand was very precise and flatter than his forehand. This allowed him to hit the ball earlier and make winning shots. He often played on clay courts, especially during the South American and European summer seasons.

Thomaz Bellucci's Tennis Journey

Starting as a Junior Player

Bellucci was a talented junior player. He reached a high ranking of No. 15 in the world for junior players in January 2005, just after his 17th birthday.

Turning Professional: 2005 to 2007

In 2007, Bellucci started the year ranked No. 582. He quickly improved his ranking, finishing the year at No. 202.

Breaking into the Top 100 in 2008

Bellucci continued to rise quickly in 2008. He reached the quarterfinals of a Challenger tournament in São Paulo at the start of the year. In February, he won his first-ever ATP match in Buenos Aires.

The following week, he won his first Challenger title in Santiago, Chile, which boosted his ranking to No. 145. In April, he had an amazing winning streak in Challenger singles matches. He won titles in Florianópolis, Brazil, Tunis, Tunisia, and Rabat, Morocco. These wins helped him enter the top 100 for the first time, reaching No. 75.

Later in 2008, he played in his first French Open. He also got his first win in a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon.

Key Moments in 2009

Bellucci started 2009 by reaching his first ATP Tour final at the Brasil Open. He beat former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero but lost in the final.

In August, he won his first ATP title at the Swiss Open in Gstaad. He beat several strong players, including Stanislas Wawrinka and Andreas Beck, to win the trophy. This victory moved him up to No. 66 in the world rankings.

He also reached his first hard-court ATP semifinal at the Stockholm Open in October. He then won another Challenger title in São Paulo, which pushed his ranking into the Top 40 for the first time.

Reaching the French Open Fourth Round in 2010

In 2010, Thomaz reached the quarterfinals at the Brisbane International. At the Chile Open, he won his second ATP title by defeating Juan Mónaco in the final.

He had a great run at the 2010 French Open. Thomaz reached the fourth round, where he played against the world No. 2 and former French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Bellucci lost to Nadal in three sets. On his way to the fourth round, he defeated the 14th seed Ivan Ljubičić.

Highlights of 2011

After a tough start to 2011, Bellucci achieved his first win against a top ten player at the Abierto Mexicano tournament. He defeated world No. 9 Fernando Verdasco.

He played even better at the Madrid Open. He beat world No. 4 Andy Murray and world No. 7 Tomáš Berdych to reach the semifinals of a Masters 1000 tournament for the first time. He eventually lost to Novak Djokovic, who was undefeated that season.

Winning in 2012

In 2012, Bellucci reached the fourth round at Indian Wells, where he lost to Roger Federer. At the Monte-Carlo Masters, he defeated the fifth-seeded player David Ferrer.

He won his third career title at the Gstaad Open, which was his second time winning that tournament. He defeated Janko Tipsarević in the final. Later that year, he reached his first hard-court final at the Kremlin Cup, but lost to Andreas Seppi.

Thomaz Bellucci at the 2012 Open de Nice Côte d'Azur

2013: Doubles Success and Injuries

In 2013, Bellucci reached the quarterfinals in doubles at the 2013 Australian Open with his partner Benoît Paire. He also had a big win for Brazil in the 2013 Davis Cup against John Isner of the US.

However, he faced injuries, including an abdominal strain, which caused him to miss important tournaments like the French Open and Wimbledon. He ended the year ranked No. 125.

2014: A Strong Comeback

Bellucci started 2014 by playing in the 2014 Australian Open. He reached the quarterfinals at the Rio Open and the semifinals in São Paulo.

A major highlight was his performance in the 2014 Davis Cup World Group play-offs. He helped Brazil achieve a stunning victory over Spain. He won two crucial singles matches, including a comeback from two sets down against Pablo Andújar. This win secured Brazil's place in the 2015 World Group. Bellucci finished the year back in the top 100.

Bellucci at 2014 Wimbledon qualifying

2015: Winning in Geneva

In 2015, Bellucci reached the semifinals at the Quito Open. He also had good runs at the Miami Open and the Rome Masters, where he beat world No. 19 Roberto Bautista Agut.

In May, he won his fourth ATP title at the Geneva Open. He defeated João Sousa in the final, which brought him back into the Top 40 players in the world.

2016: Olympic Quarterfinals

In February 2016, Bellucci was the runner-up at the Ecuador Open. In May, he had a memorable match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. Bellucci won the first set 6-0 in just 24 minutes, though Djokovic eventually won the match.

In July, he won his ninth Challenger title in Germany. At the Rio Olympics, Bellucci reached the quarterfinals in men's singles, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.

2017: Another Final

In April 2017, Bellucci reached his eighth singles final at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. He beat players like Sam Querrey but lost a close match to Steve Johnson in the final.

2019: Doubles Final

In February 2019, at the Rio Open, Bellucci reached the doubles final with his partner Rogério Dutra Silva. They were a wildcard team but lost in a close match.

Retirement in 2023

Thomaz Bellucci announced on January 12, 2023, that the Rio Open would be his last tournament as a professional tennis player. He officially retired on February 22, 2023.

Images for kids

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  Bellucci at 2012 US Open

See also

In Spanish: Thomaz Bellucci para niños