WHY NOW? BECAUSE NOBODY GAVE GUSTAVO KUERTEN A SHOT TO MAKE A DEEP RUN IN 1997, NOT TALKING ABOUT WINNING THE TITLE.
Guga brought a différent flavor to the the game.
His colorful outfit, and style of play was a fresh air in tennis Plus his cinderella way in roland garros made him the crowd favourite But it's really the fact that he put his culture and his joy in his game.
Football is not the only sport you can do it. He proved that you didn't have to stop being brazilian to play tennis.
LEGEND 1
“ When all statistics says you’re going to lose, just remember:……you don’t play stats….you play TENNIS! ”
LEGEND 2
“ All players are not created equal...some have bigger hearts ! ”
8th june 1997
Gustavo Kuerten wins unexpectedly, the 1997 French Open. He was ranked 66th at the beginning of the tournament and beat three former winners to became the first Brazilian to win a Grand Slam SINCE 1966................. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THAT DAY RIGHT HERE.
