Rafael Matos: The Doubles Specialist
An analytical overview of the Brazilian tennis professional's rise to Grand Slam glory and ATP Tour success.
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Player Profile
Biographical Data
An overview of the personal and professional details of Rafael Matos.
- Full Name: Rafael Fabris de Matos
- Country: ๐ง๐ท Brazil
- Residence: Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Born: 6 January 1996
- Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Plays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Coach: Franco Ferreiro
Career Synopsis
Rafael Matos is a Brazilian professional tennis player who has established himself as a formidable force in doubles. He achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 26 on 6 February 2023.
His most significant achievement came at the 2023 Australian Open, where he and compatriot Luisa Stefani won the mixed doubles title. This historic victory marked the first time an all-Brazilian pair won a Grand Slam championship.
Key Statistics
A summary of his professional accomplishments and earnings on the tour.
- Doubles Career Record: 119โ93
- ATP Doubles Titles: 10
- Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Titles: 1
- Career Prize Money: US $1,139,626
Career Trajectory
2019โ20: ATP Debut & Breakthrough
Matos made his ATP main draw debut in 2019 at the Brasil Open. A significant early career milestone occurred at the 2020 Rio Open, where he and partner Orlando Luz defeated the reigning Wimbledon and US Open champions, Juan Sebastiรกn Cabal and Robert Farah, who were ranked World No. 1 at the time. This victory signaled his potential at the highest level of the sport.
2021โ22: Ascent and Top 30
In 2021, Matos captured his first ATP Tour doubles title at the Cรณrdoba Open with Felipe Meligeni Alves and broke into the top 100. The following year, 2022, was a period of rapid ascent. He won five more titles, including a successful partnership with Spaniard David Vega Hernรกndez. A key result was reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open, which propelled him into the top 50. He concluded the year by breaking into the top 30, ranked World No. 27.
2023: Historic Grand Slam Champion
The pinnacle of Matos's career arrived at the 2023 Australian Open. Partnering with fellow Brazilian Luisa Stefani, the duo claimed the mixed doubles title, an unprecedented achievement for an all-Brazilian team in Grand Slam history. Throughout the year, he also reached two ATP 250 finals and made a third-round appearance at Roland Garros, solidifying his status as a top-tier doubles player.
2024โ25: New Partnerships & Continued Success
Matos began 2024 with a new partnership with Colombian Nicolรกs Barrientos. The pair quickly found success, culminating in their victory at the ATP 500 Rio Open. This was not only Matos's biggest title to date but also made him the first Brazilian in the tournament's history to win a trophy. In 2025, he successfully defended his Rio Open title, this time alongside compatriot Marcelo Melo, becoming the first player to win back-to-back doubles titles at the event.
Significant Finals
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Final
Matos's historic victory at the 2023 Australian Open alongside Luisa Stefani.
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | ๐ง๐ท Luisa Stefani | ๐ฎ๐ณ Sania Mirza ๐ฎ๐ณ Rohan Bopanna |
7โ6(7โ2), 6โ2 |
ATP Tour Doubles Finals
A comprehensive record of Matos's 17 appearances in ATP Tour doubles finals, showcasing his consistency across different surfaces and partners.
Performance Timeline
Grand Slam & Masters 1000 Record
This table provides a year-by-year breakdown of Rafael Matos's performance in the men's doubles draws of the four Grand Slam tournaments and the ATP Masters 1000 series.
| Tournament | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | SR | WโL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam Tournaments | ||||||
| Australian Open | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 1โ3 |
| French Open | A | QF | 3R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 6โ3 |
| Wimbledon | 2R | 3R | 2R | 3R | 0 / 4 | 6โ4 |
| US Open | A | 1R | 2R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 2โ3 |
| Winโloss | 1โ1 | 5โ4 | 4โ4 | 5โ4 | 0 / 13 | 15โ13 |
| ATP Tour Masters 1000 | ||||||
| Indian Wells | A | A | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0โ1 | |
| Miami Open | A | A | 2R | 0 / 1 | 1โ1 | |
| Monte-Carlo | A | A | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0โ1 | |
| Madrid Open | A | A | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0โ1 | |
| Italian Open | A | A | A | 2R | 0 / 1 | 1โ1 |
| Canadian Open | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0โ0 | |
| Cincinnati Masters | A | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0โ1 | ||
| Shanghai Masters | NH | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0โ1 | ||
| Paris Masters | A | 2R | 0 / 1 | 1โ1 | ||
| Winโloss | 0โ0 | 1โ2 | 1โ5 | 1โ1 | 0 / 8 | 3โ8 |
National Representation
Davis Cup Career
Rafael Matos was first nominated to represent Brazil in the Davis Cup in September 2021. He made a successful debut in a tie against Lebanon, partnering with Marcelo Demoliner to win a crucial doubles rubber in three sets. This victory helped Brazil secure a 4โ0 win and advance to the 2022 qualifying round.
To date, Matos has exclusively played doubles for his country, compiling an impressive undefeated record of 3โ0 in his Davis Cup matches.
Davis Cup Match Record (3โ0)
| Year | Round | Opponent | Partner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | World Group I | ๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon | Marcelo Demoliner | Win 6โ2, 3โ6, 7โ6(7โ5) |
| 2022 | World Group I | ๐ต๐น Portugal | Felipe Meligeni Alves | Win 6โ3, 0โ6, 6โ3 |
| 2023 | Play-offs | ๐จ๐ณ China | Felipe Meligeni Alves | Win 6โ2, 6โ3 |
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References
References
- Rafael Matos รยฉ vice-campeรยฃo no ATP de Bastad
- Rafael Matos e Cabral sรยฃo vice-campeรยตes no ATP de Chengdu
- Rafael Matos se despede na semi do ATP de Cรยณrdoba
- https://olympics.com/pt/noticias/brasil-derrota-china-estreia-united-cup-2025-tenis
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