Marcelo Melo

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Marcelo Melo's achievements in tennis are nothing short of historic for Brazil. He is the only Brazilian male player to ever reach the world number one ranking in doubles, a feat accomplished in November 2015. His collection of two Grand Slam titles, winning the French Open in 2015 and Wimbledon in 2017, places him among the elite doubles players of all time. With 42 ATP doubles titles and nine Masters 1000 victories, his consistency over more than two decades sets him apart. He has competed in three Summer Olympics, representing his country on the world stage. His legacy is defined by breaking barriers for Brazilian men in doubles and maintaining a high level of performance well into his 40s.

AwardsMarcelo Melo has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He holds the distinction of being the only Brazilian to hold the world No. 1 doubles ranking. His major accolades include winning the French Open (2015) and Wimbledon (2017). He also claimed victory at the ATP Finals in 2015. He has won 9 Masters 1000 titles. He has represented Brazil in three Summer Olympics (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020).

Honours & Distinctions

World No. 1 Doubles Ranking

ATP Tour·2015

First and only Brazilian male to reach the top spot in doubles rankings.

Order of Rio Branco

Government of Brazil·2017

Honored for contributions to Brazilian sports and international recognition.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Brazilian Doubles Players

Tennis Historians·2026

Magazine Covers

Tennis Magazine (Brazil)

2015-06-01

Melo Makes History

Tenis Brasil

2017-07-15

Wimbledon Champion

Records & Feats

First Brazilian Male World No. 1 in Doubles

Historic First·2015

Achieved the highest ranking in ATP doubles history for a Brazilian man.

Most ATP Doubles Titles by a Brazilian Man

Career Milestone·2026

Holds the record for the most ATP doubles titles won by a Brazilian male player.