Ymanitu Silva
{{Short description|Brazilian Paralympic tennis player}}
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Ymanitu Geon da Silva (born 23 April 1983) is a Brazilian Paralympic tennis player, specializing in wheelchair tennis in the quad category. Throughout his career, Ymanitu has won several international titles and represented Brazil in several major competitions, including the Paralympic Games and Grand Slams.{{Cite web |title=Ymanitu Silva - Wheelchair Tennis {{!}} Paralympic Athlete Profile |url=https://www.paralympic.org/ymanitu-silva |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=International Paralympic Committee |language=en}}
Personal life
Ymanitu Geon da Silva was born in Tijucas, Santa Catarina, Brazil and, after suffering a spinal cord injury from a car accident, became one of the leading representatives of wheelchair tennis in the country. He is widely known by the nickname “Many” and has been recognized for his contributions to Paralympic sports.
In 2023, Ymanitu faced a tense situation when he had to leave Israel during bombings while participating in an international tournament. He returned to Brazil safely after this dramatic experience.{{Cite web |title="Situação muito tensa": tenista de SC tenta deixar Israel após bombardeios |url=https://www.nsctotal.com.br/noticias/situacao-muito-tensa-tenista-de-sc-tenta-deixar-israel-apos-bombardeios |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=NSC Total |language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Tenista chega a SC após bombardeio em Israel {{!}} DIARINHO |url=https://diarinho.net/materia/647583/Tenista-Ymanitu-Silva-chega-a-SC-apos-deixar-Israel-durante-bombardeio |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.diarinho.net |language=pt-BR}}
Career
= Early career =
Ymanitu began his journey in wheelchair tennis under the international quad classification, a category for players with impairments in three or more limbs. He stood out in regional and national competitions, gaining recognition for his technique and determination.{{Cite web |date=1983-04-23 |title=Ymanitu Geon da Silva |url=https://cpb.org.br/atletas/ymanitu-geon-da-silva/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=CPB |language=pt-BR}}
==International titles and Grand Slams==
In 2018, Ymanitu was honored as the Best Tennis Player at the Paralympic Awards, recognizing his achievements on the international stage.{{Cite web |last=Redação |title=Revista TÊNIS Ymanitu Silva é premiado como melhor tenista no Prêmio Paralímpico 2018 |url=https://revistatenis.uol.com.br/amp/artigo/ymanitu-silva-e-premiado-como-melhor-tenista-no-premio-paralimpico-2018_15081.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Revista TÊNIS}}
One of the highlights of his career came in 2019, when he claimed the championship title in the Czech Republic{{Cite web |date=2019-08-20 |title=Parapan de Lima: ouro no tênis em cadeira de rodas dá vaga para Tóquio |url=https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/geral/noticia/2019-08/parapan-de-lima-ouro-no-tenis-em-cadeira-de-rodas-da-vaga-para-toquio |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Agência Brasil |language=pt-br}} and finished as the runner-up at the Toyota Open in France.{{Cite web |date=2020-09-21 |title=Ymanitu Silva é vice-campeão do Toyota Open de Tênis, na França |url=https://istoedinheiro.com.br/ymanitu-silva-e-vice-campeao-do-toyota-open-de-tenis-na-franca/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=IstoÉ Dinheiro |language=pt-br}}
Ymanitu competed at Roland Garros in 2021, facing formidable challenges against the world's best wheelchair tennis players.{{Cite web |last=Rossi |first=André |date=2019-05-10 |title=Ymanitu Silva fará história no tênis em cadeira de rodas |url=https://www.olimpiadatododia.com.br/paralimpiada-todo-dia/138825-ymanitu-silva-roland-garros-tenis-em-cadeira-de-rodas/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Olimpíada Todo Dia |language=pt-BR}} At Wimbledon, he faced the world number one in his tournament debut, marking another milestone in his career.{{Cite web |title= |url=https://istoe.com.br/ymanitu-silva-enfrenta-no-1-do-mundo-na-estreia-em-wimbledon/}}
At the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Ymanitu Silva won the gold medal in wheelchair tennis, securing a direct spot for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. His performance in Lima reinforced his status as one of the leading athletes in the sport and raised expectations for his participation in the next Paralympics, where he aimed for even greater achievements.{{Cite web |date=2019-08-20 |title=Parapan de Lima: ouro no tênis em cadeira de rodas dá vaga para Tóquio |url=https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/geral/noticia/2019-08/parapan-de-lima-ouro-no-tenis-em-cadeira-de-rodas-da-vaga-para-toquio |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Agência Brasil |language=pt-br}}
==Paralympics==
Ymanitu represented Brazil at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, marking his debut at the Paralympic Games. He entered the competition as Brazil's number one in wheelchair tennis. In his opening match, Silva defeated Frenchman Stéphane Houdet, a two-time Paralympic champion, in straight sets, establishing himself as one of the country's rising stars in the sport.{{Cite web |title=No tênis, número 1 do Brasil passa de fase e desafia bicampeão paralímpico {{!}} paralimpíadas {{!}} ge |url=https://ge.globo.com/paralimpiadas/noticia/2016/09/no-tenis-numero-1-do-brasil-vence-na-estreia-e-desafia-bicampeao-olimpico.amp |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=ge.globo.com}}
The Rio 2016 Paralympics also marked a milestone for Brazil in wheelchair tennis, as it was the first time the country fielded four players in the event, including Silva. This strong representation symbolized progress for the sport's development in Brazil and heightened expectations for the team's performance.{{Cite web |last=Redação |title=Revista TÊNIS Brasil bate recorde de tenistas inscritos nos Jogos Paralímpicos do Rio |url=https://revistatenis.uol.com.br/amp/artigo/brasil-bate-recorde-de-tenistas-inscritos-nos-jogos-paralimpicos-do-rio_13986.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Revista TÊNIS}}
By the end of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Brazilian wheelchair tennis team, including Ymanitu, achieved its best campaign in the event's history.{{Cite web |last=Redação |title=Revista TÊNIS Brasil alcança melhor campanha do tênis em cadeira de rodas nas Paralimpíadas do Rio |url=https://revistatenis.uol.com.br/amp/artigo/brasil-encerra-melhor-campanha-do-tenis-cadeira-de-rodas-nas-paralimpiadas-do-rio_14128.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Revista TÊNIS}}
Although Silva did not win a medal, his performance and that of his teammates represented a significant milestone for the sport's evolution in Brazil, serving as a springboard for future international competitions.{{Cite web |last=Getsites |title=Ymanitu Silva (Many) estreia amanhã nas Paraolimpíadas RIO 2016 Conheça um pouco mais sobre Many - Notícias - Bola do Vale |url=https://boladovale.com.br/noticias/detalhe/ymanitu-silva-many-estreia-amanha-nas-paraolimpiadas-rio-2016-conheca-um-pouco-mais-sobre-many |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=boladovale.com.br |language=pt-br}}
At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Ymanitu once again represented Brazil, competing valiantly in his matches.{{Cite web |last=marceloleite |date=2021-05-18 |title=Coluna – Títulos na Europa deixam Ymanitu Silva próximo de Tóquio |url=https://www.informeamazonas.com.br/coluna-titulos-na-europa-deixam-ymanitu-silva-proximo-de-toquio |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Informe Amazonas |language=pt-BR}}
In 2024, Ymanitu was selected to compete at the Paris Paralympic Games.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-23 |title=Ymanitu Silva é convocado para as Paralimpíadas no tênis de cadeira de rodas {{!}} DIARINHO |url=https://diarinho.net/materia/654755/Ymanitu-Silva-e-convocado-para-as-Paralimpiadas-no-tenis-de-cadeira-de-rodas- |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.diarinho.net |language=pt-BR}} In the singles event,{{Cite web |last=Canada |first=Tennis |date=2024-08-27 |title=Rob Shaw to Face Ymanitu Silva in 2024 Paralympics First Round |url=https://www.tenniscanada.com/news/rob-shaw-to-face-ymanitu-silva-in-2024-paralympics-first-round/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Tennis Canada |language=en-US}} he faced Rob Shaw in the first round, and alongside Leandro Pena, he reached the doubles semifinals, ultimately falling short in the bronze medal match.{{Cite web |last=Suaide |first=Pedro |date=2024-09-01 |title=Dupla brasileira cai na semi do tênis em cadeira de rodas |url=https://www.olimpiadatododia.com.br/paris-2024/630358-leandro-pena-ymanitu-silva-dupla-tenis-cadeira-rodas-semifinal-jogos-paralimpicos-paris/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Olimpíada Todo Dia |language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |last=olimpiadatododia |title=Ymanitu Silva e Leandro Pena batem na trave na disputa do bronze |url=https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/jogos-olimpicos/ymanitu-silva-e-leandro-pena-batem-na-trave-na-disputa-do-bronze,4cb9297b995015e208b7bb1f78b8a2608rng7lhk.html#google_vignette |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Terra |language=pt-BR}}
==2022==
At the 2022 Australian Open, Ymanitu Silva reached the doubles final, further establishing himself as one of the top players in his category.{{Cite web |title=Ymanitu Silva é vice-campeão de duplas no Australian Open |url=https://www.lance.com.br/tenis/ymanitu-silva-e-vice-campeao-de-duplas-no-australian-open.html.amp |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.lance.com.br |language=pt-br}}
==2023: Silver in Vendée, Doubles Final in Italy, and Parapan in Santiago==
In 2023, Ymanitu Silva achieved another significant result by winning the silver medal at the Vendée Open for Paralympic tennis in France. This tournament demonstrated his continued competitiveness at the highest levels of the sport.{{Cite web |last=Veloso |first=Isabella |date=2023-05-14 |title=Ymanitu Silva é prata no Open de Vendeé de tênis paralímpico |url=https://www.olimpiadatododia.com.br/tenis/509066-ymanitu-silva-e-prata-no-open-de-vendee-de-tenis-paralimpico/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Olimpíada Todo Dia |language=pt-BR}}
Later that year, Silva and Leandro Pena reached the doubles final in Italy, solidifying the Brazilian partnership on the international wheelchair tennis stage. The duo had an excellent campaign, overcoming tough matches to secure their spot in another major final.{{Cite web |last=Barros |first=Adielson de |date=2023-09-29 |title=Ymanitu e Leandro ficam com o vice nas duplas de quad Itália |url=https://www.olimpiadatododia.com.br/paralimpiada-todo-dia/542026-ymanitu-e-leandro-vencem-mais-uma-e-vao-decidir-titulo-na-italia/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Olimpíada Todo Dia |language=pt-BR}}
At the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, Silva and Pena advanced to the doubles semifinals with a series of impressive victories. The duo's campaign culminated in a silver medal, narrowly missing out on gold.{{Cite web |last=Tecnologia |first=Ydeal |title=Ymanitu e Leandro Pena conquistam prata no Parapan-Americanos - VipSocial ® {{!}} Tv Vip ® {{!}} Notícias e TV na Internet |url=https://www.vipsocial.com.br/noticia/ymanitu-e-leandro-pena-conquistam-prata-no-parapan-americanos/43645 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Ymanitu e Leandro Pena conquistam prata no Parapan-Americanos - VipSocial ® {{!}} Tv Vip ® {{!}} Notícias e TV na Internet |language=pt-BR}}
In the singles category, Leandro Pena defeated Ymanitu Silva in the bronze medal match, concluding their participation in Santiago. Despite not securing a singles podium finish, the duo's overall performance was a testament to their strength as a team.{{Cite web |last=Gentile |first=Gabriel |date=2023-11-24 |title=Leandro Pena vence duelo caseiro e leva o bronze no Parapan |url=https://www.olimpiadatododia.com.br/tenis/561123-leandro-pena-vence-duelo-brasileiro-e-leva-o-bronze-no-parapan/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Olimpíada Todo Dia |language=pt-BR}}
Professional titles
ITF (Singles)
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| 2023 | 1 | Toyota Open International De 'ile De Re | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard |
| rowspan="2" | 2022 | rowspan="2" | 2 | s Versicherung Austrian Open 2022 | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Carpet |
| Fundación Emilio Sánchez Vicario | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2021 | rowspan="3" | 3 | Sahin Kirbiyik Open | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay |
| Kemal Sahin Open | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay | ||
| Vilamoura Open | ITF | ITF Futures Series | Hard | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2019 | rowspan="3" | 3 | Prague Cup Czech Indoor | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard |
| Brasil Wheelchair Tennis Open - New Venue | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay | ||
| Czech Open | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2018 | rowspan="4" | 4 | Brasil Wheelchair Tennis Open - New | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard |
| Semana Guga Kuerten - New Dates | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay | ||
| Be'er Sheba Open | ITF | ITF 3 Series | Hard | ||
| Israel Open | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2017 | rowspan="3" | 3 | Tennis Canada International Champs | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard |
| Israel Open - New Dates | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Hard | ||
| Open de Vendee | ITF | ITF 3 Series | Hard | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2016 | rowspan="2" | 2 | Semana Guga Kuerten | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay |
| São Paulo Wheelchair Tennis Open | ITF | ITF Futures Series | Clay | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2015 | rowspan="2" | 2 | Semana Guga Kuerten | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay |
| Copa Butija Wheelchair Tennis - New Dates | ITF | ITF Futures Series | Clay | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2014 | rowspan="4" | 4 | Colombia Open - New Dates | ITF | ITF 3 Series | Clay |
| Copa Guga Kuerten | ITF | ITF 2 Series | Clay | ||
| Copa Butija Wheelchair Tennis | ITF | ITF Futures Series | Clay | ||
| South American Games | ITF | ITF Futures Series | Clay | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2011 | rowspan="2" | 2 | BH Open | ITF | ITF 3 Series | Clay |
| Minas Open | ITF | ITF 3 Series | Clay |
= Awards=
• Prêmio Paralímpico [Paralympic Award] as Best Wheelchair Tennis Player of the Year from the Brazilian Paralympic Committee: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022
References
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External links
- [https://www.instagram.com/ymanitu?igsh=MWhma2tsZzd1dG8wNA== Ymanitu Silva on Instagram]
- [https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4G5cft8t/?mibextid=wwXIfr Ymanitu Silva on Facebook]
- [https://www.paralympic.org/ymanitu-silva Ymanitu Silva at the International Paralympic Committee]
- [https://www.olympics.com/en/paris-2024-paralympics/athlete/ymanitu-silva_2014931 Ymanitu Silva at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games]
- [https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/ymanitu-silva/800335617/bra/wct/s/overview/ Ymanitu Silva at the International Tennis Federation]
- [https://cpb.org.br/atletas/ymanitu-geon-da-silva/ Ymanitu Silva at the Brazilian Paralympic Committee]
- [https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/45955-y.silva Ymanitu Silva at Roland Garros]
- [https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/players/overview/itf800335617.html Ymanitu Silva at Wimbledon]
- [https://ausopen.com/players/brazil/ymanitu-silva#!about Ymanitu Silva at the Australian Open]
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Category:Brazilian male tennis players
Category:Wheelchair tennis players at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
Category:Wheelchair tennis players at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
Category:Wheelchair tennis players at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
Category:Medalists at the 2019 Parapan American Games
Category:Medalists at the 2023 Parapan American Games
Category:Parapan American Games medalists in wheelchair tennis