Gustavo Kuerten

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Gender Male

Birthday 1976-09-10 (48 years old)

Place of Birth Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Also Known As Guga Kuerten

Gustavo Kuerten

Biography

Gustavo Kuerten, born on September 10, 1976, in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, is a retired Brazilian tennis player widely celebrated for his achievements on clay courts. Known affectionately as "Guga," Kuerten rose to international fame by winning the French Open three times (1997, 2000, 2001) and becoming the World No. 1 in 2000. His charismatic personality, sportsmanship, and iconic blue-and-yellow outfit endeared him to fans worldwide. Kuerten remains an influential figure in Brazilian sports and is involved in charitable initiatives through the Gustavo Kuerten Institute, which supports social projects for underprivileged children and individuals with disabilities.

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