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Swiss Tennis Star Mika Brunold Comes Out as Gay

12/2/2025

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Mika Brunold, a 21-year-old Swiss tennis player, publicly came out as gay in an Instagram post on November 30, 2025.
He stressed authenticity and gratitude for the support he has received.
Brunold is the first active ATP singles player to come out, following João Lucas Reis da Silva, who competed in a Grand Slam at the US Open.
The ATP lags behind the Women’s Tennis Association in inclusivity despite progress.

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Mika Brunold, a 21-year-old Swiss tennis player, publicly came out as gay in an Instagram post on November 30, 2025.
He stressed authenticity and gratitude for the support he has received.
Brunold is the first active ATP singles player to come out, following João Lucas Reis da Silva, who competed in a Grand Slam at the US Open.
The ATP lags behind the Women’s Tennis Association in inclusivity despite progress.