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João Cunha e Silva

b. 1967

Portuguese tennis player

Tennis player
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About João Cunha e Silva

Born 1967. João Cunha e Silva is a Portuguese tennis player.

João Cunha e Silva (also known as João Cunha-Silva; born 27 November 1967) is a Portuguese former professional tennis player. He won two doubles titles during his career on the ATP Tour. He reached his career-high doubles ranking of world No. 72 in March 1989.

Cunha e Silva holds several records for the Portugal Davis Cup team, including most singles wins, most total wins, most ties played, and most years played.

He is currently coaching Tour player Frederico Gil at the CETO - Clube Escola de Ténis de Oeiras (Oeiras Tennis School Club) as well as João Domingues.

Portuguese tennis player Felipe Cunha e Silva is his son.

Career finals

Doubles: 4 (2–2) Legend Grand Slam Tournaments (0/0) ATP Tour World Championships (0/0) ATP Masters Series (0/0) ATP International Series Gold (0/0) ATP International Series (2/2) Titles by surface Hard (1/1) Clay (1/1) Grass (0/0) Carpet (0/0)

Awards 2013 – ITF Commitment Award

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Important facts

Born
27 November 1967, Lisbon
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
Portugal
Education
D. Pedro V High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is João Cunha e Silva?

Portuguese tennis player

When was João Cunha e Silva born?

João Cunha e Silva was born on 27 November 1967 in Lisbon.

What is João Cunha e Silva's occupation?

João Cunha e Silva is a tennis player.

What nationality is João Cunha e Silva?

João Cunha e Silva is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Cunha e Silva

· Wikidata: Q1438744

· DBpedia: João Cunha e Silva

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