Brazil's Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tour for the last decade, retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open. The 35-year-old Bellucci is now preparing to transition into coaching. Bellucci won 200 professional matches in his career, lifted four titles and reached a career-high No. 21 in the ATP rankings. He’s one of the five players to win a se…

Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat

Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil's main flagbearer on the men's tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open.

Brazil tennis flagbearer Bellucci retires

Brazilian tennis veteran Thomas Bellucci has retired after a career that yielded four ATP Tour titles and a career-high ranking of No.21.

Brazil tennis flagbearer Bellucci retires

Brazilian tennis veteran Thomas Bellucci has retired after a career that yielded four ATP Tour titles and a career-high ranking of No.21.

Brazil's Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open.

Brazil's Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open.