Brazil’s Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat
2 years, 1 month ago

Brazil’s Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open. “ the historic second position among Brazilian male players,” Kuerten said in a video played on the Rio Open arena’s big screen after Bellucci’s last match. I applaud you and I thank you.” Bellucci played eight finals at the elite level and won titles at Gstaad, Santiago, and Geneva. Still, for many years, he developed a love-hate relationship with Brazilian tennis fans who had no one else but him to place the country’s hopes in big tournaments.

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