João Cunha e Silva

João Cunha e Silva (also known as João Cunha-Silva; born 27 November 1967) is a Portuguese former professional tennis player. He won two doubles titles during his career on the ATP Tour. He reached his career-high doubles ranking of world No. 72 in March 1989.

João Cunha e Silva
Country (sports) Portugal
ResidenceLisbon, Portugal
Born (1967-11-27) 27 November 1967
Lisbon, Portugal
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Turned pro1987
Retired2000
PlaysRight-handed
Prize moneyUS$ 735,607
Singles
Career record37–85 (30%)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 108 (15 April 1991)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1989, 1991, 1993)
French Open1R (1991)
Wimbledon2R (1993)
US Open2R (1993)
Doubles
Career record45–81 (36%)
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 72 (13 March 1989)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1989, 1991, 1993, 1998)
French Open1R (1989, 1995)
Wimbledon1R (1997)
US Open1R (1993)
Mixed doubles
Career record0–1
Career titles0
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open1R (1989)

Cunha e Silva holds several records for the Portugal Davis Cup team, including most singles wins, most total wins, most ties played, and most years played.

He is currently coaching Tour player Frederico Gil at the CETO - Clube Escola de Ténis de Oeiras (Oeiras Tennis School Club) as well as João Domingues.

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