The Rio Open Social Platform currently supports four social projects that benefit more than 1,000 families: Instituto Futuro Bom, Tênis na Lagoa, Projeto Paraty Tênis and Escolinha de Tênis Fabiano de Paula.

Our support goes beyond visibility. We are directly involved in the day-to-day activities of these initiatives, donating essential materials for training and regular activities, including uniforms, tennis balls and clay – the same surface used on the tournament courts.

During the event, young participants have the opportunity to experience the world of professional sport up close. They take part in different areas of tournament operations, from behind-the-scenes activities to on-court experiences as ball kids and player hitting partners. Students also take part in the Winners Tournament, a competition exclusively for the social projects, held on the Rio Open courts.

In addition, all participants are invited to attend the first day of the tournament’s main draw, reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and broader access to sport.

A COMMITMENT THAT GOES BEYOND THE COURT

Throughout the year, we invest in initiatives that expand opportunities for young people both on and off the court. Through training trips and professional development courses, we aim to support personal growth, help participants develop new skills and create pathways into the job market.

These initiatives cover different areas, including tennis officiating, racket stringing, tennis coach education and audiovisual production, broadening participants’ opportunities for professional development.

Below are some of the training courses delivered in recent years in partnership with the social projects:

• 2019:

  • Basic Officiating Course with Ricardo Reis;

  • Three editions of the Play & Stay course with Domingos Venâncio.

• 2020:

  • Play & Stay course with Domingos Venâncio, featuring Fernando Meligeni.

• 2021:

  • Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) Modules A, B and C;

  • Four editions of the Play & Stay course.

• 2022:

  • Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) Modules C, D and E.

• 2023:

  • ERSA racket stringing course.

• 2024:

  • Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) Module G;

  • Drills course with Domingos Venâncio.

• 2025:

  • Professional development courses focused on the audiovisual industry.

CONTINUING THE PROGRAM IN 2027

From 2027 onward, Rio Open will continue its professional development pillar by offering new courses and vocational training initiatives. The goal is to expand learning and development opportunities, preparing participants for new pathways into the job market.

Through these actions, we reaffirm our commitment to transforming lives through sport, education and the creation of meaningful opportunities for growth.