Gustavo Kuerten
Gustavo Kuerten, often referred to as 'Guga', is a retired Brazilian professional tennis player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Born on September 10, 1976, in Florianópolis, Brazil, he is best known for his remarkable clay court skills, having won the French Open three times (1997, 2000, and 2001). Kuerten's charismatic personality and his trademark long hair made him a fan favorite around the world. He reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2000, and his legacy continues to inspire a new generation of Brazilian tennis players, including the young talent João Fonseca, who recently expressed a desire to create his own path in the sport while acknowledging Kuerten's influence.
Born on Sep 10, 1976 (48 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 10,330 | $108,000 | 63$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,849 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Totals | 2 | 228,692,587 | 136,179 | $1,608,000 | 957$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Gustavo Kuerten's last title was in 2004, and the venue will host official tennis competitions again this year.
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Ecuador:
Gustavo 'Guga' Kuerten was recognized as a new honorary member of Barcelona SC.
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Liechtenstein:
Gustavo Kuerten, a genius of Brazilian tennis, never reached a Wimbledon final at his peak.
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India:
Carlos Alcaraz became only the third man this century - after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal - to defend the title.
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Lithuania:
Gustavo Kuerten is one of the few players to successfully defend the Roland Garros title at a young age.
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United Kingdom:
Gustavo Kuerten triumphed three times at Roland Garros.
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Liechtenstein:
Gustavo Kuerten, known as Guga, won Roland Garros in 1997 at the age of 20, surprising the tennis world.
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Brazil:
Gustavo Kuerten is a three-time champion of Roland Garros and an idol in Brazilian tennis.
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Indonesia:
Kuerten is a former Brazilian tennis player who won the French Open three times and is compared to Joao Fonseca.
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Turkey:
Gustavo Kuerten was one of the tennis players at the event.
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