Tennis star Joao Lucas Reis da Silva reveals response to making history by coming out as gay Tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has revealed that he's received a '99.9 percent positive' response to coming out as gay last week.
Reis da Silva, who has become the first openly gay, active male tennis pro, disclosed his sexuality when he wished his boyfriend a happy birthday on Instagram.
Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (left) came out as gay as he wished his boyfriend a happy birthday.
Reis da Silva's announcement comes seven years after former world No.
The Brazilian player is ranked 401st in the world for doubles and 367th in singles.
