Thiago Seyboth Wild Bio
- • Speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.
- • Father, Claudio Ricardo Wild, manages tennis academies; mother, Gisela Christine Seyboth, is a doctor; sister, Luana.
- • Surname is derived from many nationalities: Father's family is from Romania and Russia, mother is German.
- • Began playing tennis at age 4 because his dad played too. Says that his dad is his hero.
- • Moved to Rio de Janeiro at age 14 and began improving quickly.
- • Says he plays tennis because "I feel happy on the court. It's the place I'm supposed to be. The court gives me limits, but at the same time it gives me the space and inspiration to do what I like. Tennis allows me to be myself and express myself on court."
- • Favourite surface is clay, shot is down-the-line forehand and tournament is Roland Garros.
- • Lists Paris as his favourite city on tour.
- • Admired Rafael Nadal growing up. Tries to emulate Nadal's energy and intensity.
- • Favourite book is “Rafa” by Rafael Nadal with John Carlin.
- • If he wasn’t a tennis player, he would be a doctor like his mom.
- • Favourite actor is Brad Pitt, musician is Eminem and superhero is Spider-Man.
- • Also enjoys football. Fan of Brazilian team Gremio. Favourite player is Gremio defender Pedro Geromel.
- • Favourite movie is Jurassic Park and TV Show is Suits.
- • Secret talent is that he's double-jointed.
- • Favourite food is pizza and guilty pleasure is gummy bears.
- • Says that his best quality is that he's fearless, but his worst quality is that he's lazy.
- • Favourite school subject was math.
- • Studied biomedicine and administration prior to turning pro and hopes to continue pursuing his degree in the future.
Biographical information from ATP. Information might not be up to date.
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