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Brazilian wheelchair tennis players secure European titles

Brazilian wheelchair tennis players achieved significant success in European tournaments. In Zaragoza, Spain, Daniel Rodrigues won the WC100 men's singles title after defeating South Africa's Alwande Sikhosana in three sets.

In Porto, Portugal, João Lucas Takaki secured the Quad class singles championship at the WC50 tournament by defeating Hegor Di Gioia. Additionally, Meirycoll Duval advanced to the women's doubles final alongside Vitória Miranda.

In Brazil, the first National Youth Wheelchair Tennis Meeting is being held in Curitiba. The event, hosted at Instituto Ícaro, focuses on athlete development and professional training. Notable participants include Vitória Miranda, the current number one professional in Brazil, and Laura Motta, a member of the Brazilian team for the 2026 Youth World Championships.

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Daniel Rodrigues · Instituto Ícaro · João Lucas Takaki · Meirycoll Duval · Vitória Miranda