Augusto Neto Wins Brazilian Under‑18 Beach Tennis Title

Maranhão‑born beach‑tennis player Augusto Neto captured the Sub‑18 crown at the Brazilian Junior Beach Tennis Championship held from July 24‑26 in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. The victory adds to a string of strong results in the 2026 season, including a win at the ITF BT50 in Vitória and several podium finishes on the national circuit.

Neto’s performance lifted him into the top‑10 of Brazil’s Sub‑18 rankings and moved him to 177th in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world rankings, making him the highest‑ranked Brazilian in that age group. He will next compete in the BT200 tournament in Araguaína, partnering with Davi Melo of Fortaleza, as he seeks further points and titles.

The win underscores Neto’s rapid rise in Brazilian beach tennis and highlights the growing prominence of the sport in the country’s northeast region.