Vitor Kley, a Brazilian singer, participated in the Rio Open, the largest tennis tournament in South America, held in Rio de Janeiro, to honor his father, Ivan Kley, who passed away last year. The event took place on Tuesday (17) and was a heartfelt tribute to the legacy left by Ivan, who was a prominent figure in Brazilian tennis as both a player and a coach. The ceremony was attended by Vitor, his brother Bruno, and their mother Janice, reflecting the close-knit family connection to Ivan's memory.

During the tribute, Ricardo Acioly, the director of relations for the Rio Open and a friend of Ivan Kley, presented a touching ceremony that included a video featuring messages from tennis personalities like Andrés Gómez and Emilio Sánchez. These testimonials highlighted Ivan's impact on the sport and his contributions to nurturing athletes not only for competition but for life. Vitor Kley expressed his emotions during the ceremony, stating how walking onto the court gave him chills, as he felt his father's presence and pride in being remembered by the tennis community.

The celebration of Ivan Kley serves as a reminder of the profound influence he had on the lives of those he coached and inspired. Vitor Kley articulated that their father's legacy lives on, emphasizing the importance of the values that his father instilled in his children and the broader tennis community. This event not only honored Ivan Kley's life but also reinforced the ongoing relationship between family, memory, and community within sports.