Luisa Stefani makes history as first Brazilian in WTA doubles top 3

Brazilian tennis player Luisa Stefani made history by becoming the first woman from her country to enter the top 3 of the WTA doubles rankings. This milestone followed her semifinal appearance at the US Open, where she and partner Gabriela Dabrowski lost in a tie-break. Stefani's season included four Grand Slam semifinals, a Wimbledon final, and three titles. She is now set to defend her title at the SP Open in São Paulo, where she will partner with Dabrowski. Stefani emphasized the importance of playing in Brazil and the positive impact on women's tennis in the country.

Luisa Stefani makes history as first Brazilian in WTA doubles top 3
Published Sep 15, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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