Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Thiago Monteiro (tennis)

Discover the career path of Thiago Monteiro (tennis), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Thiago Moura Monteiro is a Brazilian professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 61 in October 2022 and a doubles ranking of No. 144 in January 2022. Currently, he is the No. 3 ranked player from Brazil.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Paraíba Tour Tournament Win

In 2004, at the age of ten, Thiago Monteiro won the Paraíba Tour Tournament.

2005: Fortaleza Cup Win

In 2005, Thiago Monteiro won the Fortaleza Cup by defeating Evandro Alencar in straight sets in the final.

2006: First Banana Bowl Title

In 2006, Thiago Monteiro captured the first of three titles at the Banana Bowl, in the category u12.

2008: Successful Year in Singles and Doubles

2008 was a very successful year for Monteiro, both in singles and doubles. He won the South-America Tournament of Nations, the Torneio Brasileirão, the Guanabara Open de Tênis (4th and 5th stage), all singles tournaments; and the 1st and 2nd stage of Torneio Nacional Rota-do-Sol (both in singles and doubles). Monteiro also conquered his second Banana Bowl title, category u14. Later that year, Thiago was awarded with Troféu Jornalista Flávio Ponte, at the category Personalidade Esportiva do Ano (Sports Personality of the Year).

2009: Multiple Titles and ATP Points

In 2009, Thiago Monteiro conquered multiple titles, including Copa Claro and Credicard MasterCard Junior Cup in singles, and doubles titles at XIV Goodyear Junior Cup and the Eddie Herr Tennis Championship. He was also runner-up at the Orange Bowl and earned his first ATP ranking points by playing Futures events in doubles.

2009: Sponsorship with Fundação Beto Studart

Since 2009, Fundação Beto Studart has been a sponsor of Thiago Monteiro.

2010: Participation in Junior Davis Cup

In 2010, as a Junior, Thiago Monteiro participated in the Junior Davis Cup, with the Brazilian team finishing in 7th position.

2010: Number One Ranking and Banana Bowl Title

Starting in 2010, Thiago Monteiro was ranked number one in both CBT and COSAT rankings. He secured his third Banana Bowl title in the u16 category and debuted in the ATP Singles Rankings with his participation in a Future event in his birthplace, Fortaleza.

2011: Copa Gerdau Title

In 2011, Monteiro's best junior singles result was winning the Copa Gerdau (Grade A) title in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

2011: Grade A Copa Gerdau Win and Clay Tournament Victories

In 2011, Thiago Monteiro began the year by winning the Grade A Copa Gerdau in Porto Alegre. He secured three more clay tournament victories: the Asuncion Bowl, the Astrid Bowl, and the Offenbach Tournament.

2011: Wimbledon Championships Result

In 2011, Thiago Monteiro reached the third round at the Wimbledon Championships as a junior player.

2011: First Professional Title and Aberto de São Paulo Entry

In late 2011, Thiago Monteiro won his first professional title at the Bahia Open, a Future tournament. This victory earned him a wildcard entry into the main draw of the Aberto de São Paulo, where he was eliminated in the first round.

February 2012: ITF Junior Circuit Ranking

In February 2012, Monteiro achieved a combined ranking of No. 2 on the ITF Junior Circuit.

2012: Futures Title and Ranking Improvement

In 2012, Thiago Monteiro focused on Futures and Challengers tournaments. He qualified for the Aberto de Florianópolis and won his second Futures title in Bauru. He also achieved runner-up positions in two other Futures events in Brazil, ending the year with a career ranking of 439.

2012: Junior Grand Slam Performances

In 2012, Thiago Monteiro reached the third round at the French Open as a junior and had better results in doubles, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and the semifinals at the French Open.

2013: Futures Success in Turkey

In 2013, Thiago Monteiro experienced success in Turkey, winning two back-to-back Futures tournaments with 15 consecutive victories, and securing his first Futures title in doubles.

2013: Brasil Open Qualifier Attempt

Thiago Monteiro attempted to qualify for the Brasil Open in 2013, but lost in the second round.

October 2014: Training at Tennis Route Academy

Since October 2014, Thiago Monteiro has been training at Tennis Route Academy in Rio de Janeiro, alongside other Brazilian players like Marcelo Demoliner and Beatriz Haddad Maia.

2016: Challenger Semifinals in South America

In 2016, Thiago Monteiro played Challenger events in South America, reaching the semifinals of the Challenger ATP Cachantún Cup and the São Paulo Challenger de Tênis.

2016: Davis Cup Debut

In 2016, Thiago Monteiro was nominated to play for Brazil in the Davis Cup against Belgium, with Brazil losing the tie 0–4.

2016: Bellucci's Fourth Round at Rome Masters

In 2016, Thomaz Bellucci reached the fourth round at the Rome Masters.

2016: Adaptation to Hard Courts

In 2016, tennis critics noted Thiago Monteiro's adaptation to hard courts, where he varied his game using volleys and slices more than on clay.

January 2017: Sponsorship with Joma

In January 2017, Thiago Monteiro signed with the Spanish brand Joma for clothing, ending his partnership with Lacoste.

February 2017: Sponsorship with Elemidia

Since February 2017, Elemidia has been a sponsor of Thiago Monteiro.

2017: First Win at a Major (French Open)

At the 2017 French Open, Thiago Monteiro recorded his first win at a Major by defeating Alexandre Müller. He followed this with another win at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships over Andrew Whittington.

2017: Davis Cup Nomination Against Ecuador

In 2017, Thiago Monteiro was nominated to play against Ecuador in the Davis Cup, winning his two matches.

February 2018: ATP 250 Semifinal in Quito

In February 2018, Thiago Monteiro reached his first ATP 250 semifinal in Quito, Ecuador, after defeating Gaël Monfils. He was then eliminated by Albert Ramos Viñolas.

2018: Davis Cup Tie for World Group Spot

In 2018, Thiago Monteiro was the No.1 singles player for Brazil against Japan in a Davis Cup tie for a World Group spot, but Brazil lost both matches.

2018: Davis Cup Americas Zone Group I

In 2018, playing as the team singles No.1 against the Dominican Republic in the Davis Cup Americas Zone Group I, Thiago Monteiro lost his second match against José Hernández-Fernández, though Brazil won the tie 3–2.

2019: Challenger Titles and ATP 250 Win

In 2019, Thiago Monteiro won 3 Challenger titles and achieved a significant win at the ATP 250 in Munich where he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff.

2020: Challenger Title and Grand Slam Third Round

In 2020, Thiago Monteiro won the Punta del Este Challenger and reached the third round of the French Open, a first for him at a Grand Slam.

2020: Qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics

Thiago Monteiro qualified in July 2021 to represent Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

July 2021: Qualification for Summer Olympics

In July 2021, Thiago Monteiro qualified to represent Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

2021: Victory over Carlos Alcaraz at Melbourne-1 ATP 250

In 2021, Thiago Monteiro defeated Carlos Alcaraz at the Melbourne-1 ATP 250 tournament.

2021: Australian Open Second Round and Challenger Win

In 2021, Thiago Monteiro reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time and won the Challenger in Braga.

January 2022: Career-High Doubles Ranking

In January 2022, Thiago Monteiro achieved his career-high doubles ranking of No. 144.

July 2022: Seventh Challenger Win and Career High Ranking

In July 2022, Thiago Monteiro won his seventh Challenger in Salzburg and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 73 on 11 July 2022.

October 2022: Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In October 2022, Thiago Monteiro achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 61.

October 2022: Career-High Ranking After Challenger Title

In October 2022, Thiago Monteiro reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 61 following his title at the 2022 AON Open Challenger in Genoa, Italy.

2022: ATP 250 Quarterfinals

Thiago Monteiro reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Adelaide and Santiago in February 2022, and in Belgrade in April 2022.

2023: Rio Open and Chile Open Performances

At the 2023 Rio Open, Thiago Monteiro defeated Dominic Thiem for his first win of the season. The following week, at the 2023 Chile Open, he reached the quarterfinals.

2023: Challenger and Davis Cup Victories

In 2023, Thiago Monteiro reached the semifinals of the Challenger 125 in Genoa, Italy. He also defeated world No.4 Holger Rune in the Davis Cup in Denmark, on hardcourts, helping Brazil win the match 3-0. Furthermore, he won the Campinas Challenger and reached the semifinals of the Santa Fe Challenger, finishing as runner-up in the Montevideo Challenger.

2023: Masters Wins at Miami and Madrid Open

In 2023, Thiago Monteiro recorded his first Masters win at the Miami Open defeating Jason Kubler. He followed it with a second Masters win at the Mutua Madrid Open over Borna Gojo.

2023: Bronze Medal at Pan American Games

In October 2023, Monteiro won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games.

2024: Victory over Carlos Alcaraz at Rio Open

At the 2024 Rio Open, entering as a wildcard, Thiago Monteiro recorded a victory over top seed and World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz after Alcaraz retired due to an ankle injury. He also reached a second quarterfinal at this tournament defeating compatriot Felipe Meligeni Alves.

2024: Third Round at Mutua Madrid Open

In 2024, ranked No. 118, Thiago Monteiro reached the third round at the Mutua Madrid Open after qualifying, with wins over Dušan Lajović and sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, marking his first time advancing beyond the second round of an ATP Masters 1000 event.