João Olavo Soares de Souza (born May 27, 1988 in Mogi das Cruzes

Mogi das Cruzes

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, Brazil

Brazil

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) is a Brazilian professional tennis

Tennis

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 player. Souza competes mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour, both in singles and doubles. He reached his highest ATP singles ranking, No. 90 August 7, 2011, and his highest ATP doubles ranking, No. 171, on September 21, 2009. Souza is coached by former Brazilian player Ricardo Acioly

Ricardo Acioly

Ricardo Augusto Amaral Acioly is a former tennis player from Brazil.Acioly represented his native country in the men's doubles at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, partnering Luiz Mattar. He reached his highest ATP singles ranking on December 29, 1986, when he became the World No...

.

2011

He qualified to the US Open

2011 US Open (tennis)

The 2011 US Open was a tennis tournament played on the outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park, of Queens, New York City, United States...

, but was defeated in the first round by wildcard Robbie Ginepri 3-6, 4-6, 7-6⁵, 1-6.

Singles: 9 (8–3)

Legend
Challengers (3–2)
Futures (5–1)

Outcome	No.	Date	Tournament	Surface	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Runner-up	1.		São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Juán-Pablo Villar	6–7(5–7), 6–7(6–8)
Winner	1.		São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	6–3, 6–2
Winner	2.		Santos, Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Juán-Pablo Villar	6–1, 6–2
Winner	3.		Fortaleza Fortaleza Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Juán-Pablo Villar	6–4, 2–0 retired
Winner	4.		Bucaramanga Bucaramanga Bucaramanga is a Colombian city, and capital city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth largest city economy and sixth largest population in Colombia, with 1,212,656 people in its metropolitan area... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	Juan Sebastián Cabal Juan Sebastián Cabal Juan Sebastián Cabal is a Colombian professional tennis player.-Singles Titles :-Doubles: 1 :-External links:*...	4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Winner	5.		Bauru Bauru Bauru is a Brazilian city and municipality in midwestern region of the state of São Paulo. It is also the capital of the micro-region of Bauru... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Gastón Giussani	7–6(9–7), 7–6(7–3)
Runner-up	2.		Medellín Seguros Bolivar Open Medellin The Seguros Bolívar Open Medellín is a tennis tournament held in Medellín, Colombia since 2004. The event began as a Futures tournament from 2004–05 and is now part of the challenger series. It is played on outdoor clay courts.-Singles:-Doubles:... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	Juan Ignacio Chela Juan Ignacio Chela Juan Ignacio Chela is a professional male tennis player from Argentina. Like most Argentine players he is comfortable on Clay courts and owns all six of his career titles on the surface...	4–6, 6–4, 4–6
Winner	6.		Bogotá 2010 Bancolombia Open The 2010 Bancolombia Open is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor red clay courts. It is part of the 2010 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Bogotá, Colombia between 5 and 12 April 2010.-Seeds:*Rankings are as of March 22, 2010.... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red) (i)	Alejandro Falla Alejandro Falla Alejandro Falla Ramirez is a professional male tennis player from Colombia. He turned pro in 2000, plays left-handed, weighs 169 lb and measures 6'1" . At the 2006 Wimbledon tournament, Falla upset 9th seed Nikolay Davydenko and at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open he beat 9th seed Tommy Haas in...	4–6, 6–4, 6–1
Winner	7.		Bogotá 2010 Copa Petrobras Bogotá The 2010 Copa Petrobras Bogotá was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor Clay courts. It was the seventh edition of the tournament which is part of the 2010 ATP Challenger Tour... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	Reda El Amrani Reda El Amrani Reda El Amrani is a professional tennis player from Morocco.He has a career high-ranking of 160 .-2010:250 Series: Quarter-finalist Grand Prix Hassan II ....	6–4, 7–6(7–5)
Winner	8.		Santos 2011 Santos Brasil Tennis Open The 2011 Santos Brasil Tennis Open was a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ATP Challenger Tour... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Diego Junqueira Diego Junqueira Diego Junqueira is a professional tennis player who plays left-handed from Argentina...	6–4, 6–2
Runner-up	9.		Zagreb 2011 Zagreb Open The 2011 Zagreb Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts. It was the 16th edition of the tournament. It was part of the 2011 ATP Challenger Tour and 2011 ITF Women's Circuit... , Croacia	Clay (Red)	Diego Junqueira Diego Junqueira Diego Junqueira is a professional tennis player who plays left-handed from Argentina...	3–6, 4–6

Doubles: 16 (7–9)

Legend
Challengers (1–4)
Futures (6–5)

Outcome	No.	Date	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents in the final	Score in final
Runner-up	1.		Sorocaba Sorocaba Sorocaba is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Sorocaba is the fourth largest city in the state of São Paulo. Outside the Greater São Paulo region, it ranks behind only Campinas, Sao Jose dos Campos and Ribeirão Preto... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Marcelo Melo Marcelo Melo Marcelo Melo is a Brazilian tennis player, currently ranked 22nd in the world in doubles. Alongside regular teammate André Sá, he has reached the Mens Doubles semifinal at the 2007 Wimbledon Championships and the quarterfinal at the 2007 US Open...	Alexandre Bonatto   Franco Ferreiro Franco Ferreiro Franco Ferreiro is a professional Brazilian tennis player. He qualified for the 2009 French Open, but lost to Feliciano López in five sets in the first round after leading two sets to love.-Doubles: 2 :...	6–4, 5–7, 6–3
Runner-up	2.		Londrina Londrina Londrina is a city located in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, and is 369 km away from the capital, Curitiba. Londrina was originally founded by British settlers. The city exerts great influence on Paraná and Brazil's south region... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Leonardo Kirche Leonardo Kirche Leonardo Kirche is a Brazilian tennis player playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. On August 10, 2009, he reached his highest ATP singles ranking of World No. 262, whilst his highest doubles ranking of 386 was reached on January 17, 2011. He also played one match for the Brazil Davis Cup...   Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri is a Brazilian professional tennis player.-Titles :-External links:...	3–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–1)
Runner-up	3.		São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	György Balázs   Kornél Bardóczky Kornél Bardóczky Kornél Bardóczky is a professional male tennis player from Hungary.Bardóczky reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on July 5, 2004, when he became World number 254...	6–4, 6–2
Winner	1.		Criciúma Criciúma Criciúma is a city in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. At , it is located 180 km south of Florianópolis, the state capital and around 900 km south of São Paulo... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Carlos Avellán   Tiago Lopes	6–4, 6–4
Winner	2.		Uruguaiana Uruguaiana Uruguaiana is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is located on the left-hand shore of the Uruguay River that forms the border with Argentina. Opposite Uruguaiana, and joined to it by a road/railway bridge, lies the Argentine city of Paso de los Libres, Corrientes... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Tiago Lopes   Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri is a Brazilian professional tennis player.-Titles :-External links:...	7–6(7–5) 6–2
Runner-up	4.		Florianópolis Aberto de Tênis de Santa Catarina The Aberto Santa Catarina De Tenis is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually in Blumenau, Brazil, since 2006.-Singles:... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Pablo Cuevas Pablo Cuevas Pablo Gabriel Cuevas Urroz is a Uruguayan professional tennis player. Cuevas won the 2008 French Open Men's Doubles title with Luis Horna....   Horacio Zeballos	6–4, 6–4
Runner-up	5.		São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Henrique Pinto-Silva   Gabriel Pitta	6–4, 6–4
Runner-up	6.		Caldas Novas Caldas Novas Caldas Novas is a Brazilian city and municipality in the state of Goiás. It is considered by many to be the largest hydro-thermal resort in the world.-Location:... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Renato Silveira   Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri Caio Zampieri is a Brazilian professional tennis player.-Titles :-External links:...	6–4, 6–7, 6–1
Winner	3.		Chapecó Chapecó Chapecó is a major city in the western area of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, located 630 km west of Florianópolis, the capital of the state.... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Thomaz Bellucci Thomaz Bellucci Thomaz Cocchiarali Bellucci , a professional tennis player, is the top ranked Brazilian tennis player. He achieved a career high ranking of #21 on July 26, 2010....   Caio Burjaili	2–6, 6–2, 6–2
Winner	4.		Itu Itu Itu is an old and historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 157,384 and the area is 641.68 km². The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Itu is linked with the highway numbered the SP-75 and are flowed... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Raony Carvalho   Rodrigo Grilli	2–6, 6–4, [10–7]
Winner	5.		Fortaleza Fortaleza Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	André Pinheiro	Henrique Pinto-Silva   Gabriel Pitta	walkover
Winner	6.		Manizales Manizales Manizales is a city and municipality in central Colombia, capital of Department of Caldas and part of the region of Colombian Coffee-Growers Axis, near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	André Miele Andre Miele Andre Miele is a tennis player from Brazil.He and his partner Ricardo Hocevar won the 2009 Manta Open doubles championship.-Sources:...	Matteo Marrai   Walter Trusendi	6–4, 6–4
Runner-up	7.		Aracaju Copa Petrobras Brazil The Copa Petrobras São Paulo is a tennis tournament held in São Paulo, Brazil since 2004. The event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and is played on outdoor red clay courts.-Singles:-Doubles:- External links :**... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...	Clay (Red)	Thiago Alves Thiago Alves (tennis) Thiago Alves is a professional tennis player who competes mainly on the ITF Tour. His career high rank was #88, achieved on July 13, 2009.- In Grand Slams :He has made four Grand Slam main draw appearances, qualifying into the...	Juan-Martín Aranguren Juan-Martín Aranguren Juan Martín Aranguren is an Argentine professional tennis player.-Singles Titles :-Runner Up :-External links:...   Franco Ferreiro Franco Ferreiro Franco Ferreiro is a professional Brazilian tennis player. He qualified for the 2009 French Open, but lost to Feliciano López in five sets in the first round after leading two sets to love.-Doubles: 2 :...	6–4, 6–4
Runner-up	8.		Mexico City Abierto Internacional Varonil Club Casablanca The Torneo Internacional AGT is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually in León, Mexico, since 2003.-Singles:-Doubles:-External links:*... , Mexico	Hard	Víctor Estrella Víctor Estrella Víctor Estrella is a professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. He reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on August 15, 2011, when he became World number 206...	Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. He turned professional in 2004....   Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. In 2007, Sonchat and his twin brother Sanchai Ratiwatana won their first ATP doubles title in Bangkok in their home country...	6–3, 6–3
Winner	7.		Pereira Seguros Bolivar Open Pereira The Seguros Bolívar Open Pereira is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour. It is held annually in Pereira, Colombia, since 2009.-Singles:... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	Víctor Estrella Víctor Estrella Víctor Estrella is a professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. He reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on August 15, 2011, when he became World number 206...	Juan Sebastián Cabal Juan Sebastián Cabal Juan Sebastián Cabal is a Colombian professional tennis player.-Singles Titles :-Doubles: 1 :-External links:*...   Alejandro Falla Alejandro Falla Alejandro Falla Ramirez is a professional male tennis player from Colombia. He turned pro in 2000, plays left-handed, weighs 169 lb and measures 6'1" . At the 2006 Wimbledon tournament, Falla upset 9th seed Nikolay Davydenko and at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open he beat 9th seed Tommy Haas in...	6–4, 6–4
Runner-up	9.		Cali Seguros Bolivar Open Cali The Seguros Bolívar Open Cali is a tennis tournament held in Cali, Colombia. The event is part of the challenger series and is played on outdoor clay courts.-Singles:-Doubles:- External links :**... , Colombia Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...	Clay (Red)	Ricardo Hocevar Ricardo Hocevar Ricardo Hocevar is a Brazilian professional tennis player.-Singles Titles :-Singles runner-up :-External links:*...	Sebastián Prieto Sebastián Prieto Sebastián Prieto is a professional tennis player from Argentina.Primarily a doubles specialist, Prieto has won 9 doubles titles in his career. He began playing for the Argentina Davis Cup team in 1999....   Horacio Zeballos	4–6, 6–3, [10–5]

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