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Jade Lanai Oliveira Moreira
Full nameJade Lanai Oliveira Moreira
Country (sports)Brazil
ResidenceBrasília, Federal District
Born (2004-10-15) October 15, 2004 (age 20)
Palmas, Tocantins
Turned pro2023
PlaysRight-handed
Official websitewww.jadelanai.com.br
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 37 (November 6, 2023)
Current rankingNo. 43 (September 23, 2024)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 35 (April 17, 2023)
Current rankingNo. 49 (September 23, 2024)
Last updated on: September 23, 2024.

Jade Lanai Oliveira Moreira (born October 15, 2004, in Palmas, Brazil) is a Brazilian Paralympic wheelchair tennis player who represents her country in various international competitions. She has won significant titles in junior circuits, such as the US Open Wheelchair Juniors in both singles and doubles. She is known for her determination to overcome physical challenges and succeed in the sport.[1]

Personal life

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Jade Lanai was born in Palmas, Tocantins, and raised in Brasília, Federal District. Since birth, she has lived with myelomeningocele, a neural tube defect that caused paraplegia. Despite these challenges, Jade found a path to success through wheelchair tennis, becoming an internationally recognized athlete.[2]

Her journey often required financial support through crowdfunding campaigns, such as selling T-shirts to fund her participation in international tournaments in Europe and the United States.[1]

Career

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2021

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In September 2021, Jade was part of Brazil’s junior team, which debuted with a victory at the Wheelchair Tennis World Cup in Loughborough, England. This marked a pivotal moment in her career as she began gaining international recognition.[3]

Later that year, Jade participated in an international wheelchair tennis tournament in Santos, where she advanced in the ITF International Circuit, standing out as a young talent in the sport.[4]

2022

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In 2022, Jade competed in the inaugural US Open Wheelchair Junior tournament, becoming the only Brazilian representative in the competition. This event elevated her career to an international level, establishing her as one of Brazil’s leading young prospects in the sport.[5]

Jade made history by becoming the first champion of the US Open Wheelchair Junior in both singles and doubles in September 2022, an achievement widely covered by the media.[6][7]

Lanai with her Us Open trophy

2023

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At the beginning of 2023, Jade was honored with the Paralympic Award in the “Breakthrough Athlete” category, one of the highest recognitions for Paralympic athletes in Brazil.[8]

In March 2023, she participated in a series of tournaments in Colombia, including events in Cali and Bogotá, which played a vital role in her development as an elite athlete.[9]

In July 2023, she represented Brazil in the Wheelchair Tennis World Cup in Prostejov, Czech Republic, where the Brazilian team had notable performances, including competing for the bronze medal.[10][11]

In September 2023, Jade competed for a spot in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, participating in multiple national and international competitions to secure her position in this prestigious event.[12][13]

2024

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In March 2024, Jade was a highlight at the International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament held in Brasília. The event featured eight top-100 world-ranked players and served as preparation for the most important competitions of the year, including the Paralympic race.[14]

That same year, Jade also competed in the Brasília Champions Wheelchair 2024, which brought renowned Paralympic athletes to Brazil’s capital. This event marked another opportunity for Jade to stand out among the best athletes in the world. This tournament, which was held in September 2024, took place alongside the Brasília Champions Legends 2024, which brought together great stars of world tennis, such as Fernando Verdasco, and brought even more visibility to wheelchair tennis and the career of the Brazilian athlete.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tenista paraplégica do DF vende camisetas para ir a torneio: "Sonho" | Metrópoles". www.metropoles.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  2. ^ "Bio". Jade Lanai (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  3. ^ "Equipe juvenil do Brasil estreia com vitória na Copa do Mundo de tênis em cadeira de rodas". GZH (in Portuguese). 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  4. ^ Esportiva, Redação Central (2019-08-24). "Promessa do tênis em cadeira de rodas, Jade Lanai avança no ITF Tênis Internacional em Santos". Central Esportiva (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  5. ^ OTD, Colaboração (2022-09-08). "Jade Lanai disputa torneio juvenil do US Open". Olimpíada Todo Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  6. ^ "Tênis em Cadeira de rodas: Jade Lanai é campeã do US Open Júnior". Agência Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  7. ^ "Jade Lanai é a 1ª campeã juvenil do US Open em cadeira de rodas". IstoÉ Dinheiro (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  8. ^ "Jade Lanai é condecorada como Atleta Revelação no Prêmio Paralímpico". www.correiobraziliense.com.br. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  9. ^ Kawana, Suely (2023-08-25). "Cadeirantes: brasileiras jogam 3 torneios na Colômbia". TenisBrasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  10. ^ Cruz, Mário Sérgio (2024-05-08). "Tênis em cadeira de rodas: Equipe júnior do Brasil vence na Copa". TenisBrasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  11. ^ "Tênis Integrado". cbt-tenis.com.br. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  12. ^ "Seleção Brasileira de tênis em cadeira de rodas fatura dois ouros na Gira Colombiana". Surto Olímpico (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  13. ^ "Brasileira é destaque no tênis em cadeira de rodas e luta por vaga em Paris-2024". www.band.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  14. ^ PcD, Jornalismo Diário (2024-03-31). "Torneio internacional de tênis em Cadeira de Rodas traz oito tenistas Top 100". Diário PcD (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  15. ^ "Pela primeira vez, Brasília Champions traz atletas paralímpicos à capital federal". Jornal de Brasília (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  16. ^ "Fernando Verdasco é uma das estrelas do Brasília Champions Legends 2024 - 24/09/2024 - UOL Esporte". www.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
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