BT100 Morro de São Paulo: Beach Tennis on the Fourth Beach

The BT100 Morro de São Paulo arrives at Arena Patachocas , on Quarta Praia, between September 28th and October 3rd, bringing the Cairu archipelago back to the international beach tennis calendar. The program includes tournaments sanctioned by the ITF (International Tennis Federation), with the BT100 Morro de São Paulo as the main competition, distributing US$10 in prize money and points valid for the world ranking of the sport.

What to Expect from the BT100 Morro de São Paulo

The organization expects to receive 32 men's doubles teams and 26 women's doubles teams, with athletes ranked among the top 200 in the international rankings. Among the confirmed names is the Italian Sofia Cimatti, former world number 1 and champion of the previous edition of the tournament — one of the most decorated players today, with dozens of international titles in her career. On the Brazilian side, the highlight is Lucas Cavallieri, currently number 1 in Bahia and 110th in the world rankings, representing the state against a group of foreign athletes.

The schedule begins this Monday (28) with a BT10, followed by another BT10 on Tuesday (29) — each distributing ten ranking points to the winning pairs, an entry category used by athletes seeking their first points on the international circuit. On Wednesday (30), the BT100 qualifying takes place, a phase that defines the pairs that advance to the main draw. The decisive matches are on Saturday (3), with the finals starting at 17 pm — first the women's final, then the men's. The matches are broadcast live on Play BT, a channel specializing in the sport.

The general refereeing will be handled by Adonai Pena, an ITF White Badge international referee. Entry to watch the matches at Arena Patachocas is free.

Sport as a Bridge Between Athletes and the Community

Beyond the tourism and economic impact, the program includes activities to connect with the local community, with initiatives to introduce beach tennis and direct contact with professional athletes — reinforcing the sport as a tool for integration between residents, visitors, and competitors.

The presence of Brazilian and foreign athletes, coupled with specialized broadcasting, transforms the championship into a showcase for the destination: during the matches, sport and landscape share the same image, helping to present the Cairu archipelago to audiences who follow the sport both inside and outside Brazil. Hosting an official stage of the international circuit reinforces Morro de São Paulo's position as a setting for major sporting events.

Arena Patachocas, set up on Quarta Praia specifically to host competitions of this sport, offers a structure with multiple courts for the simultaneous holding of matches throughout the six days of the event.

Those who will be attending the championship in person can start planning now: check out our options for accessing Morro de São Paulo and accommodation in the destination , as demand tends to increase during the event.

More details about registration, categories, and regulations are available in the Athlete Guide published by the organization, as well as schedule updates on the official Arena Patachocas Instagram profile.

Sources

• Official Athlete Guide for the event (tournament organization)
• Official Instagram: @arena.patachocas

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