Joao Fonseca on Gustavo Kuerten: 'He's not only an idol, ...
'Guga' won Roland Garros three times in 1997, 2000 and 2001, becoming not only a national icon but also the only Brazilian to reach No. 1 in the ...
www.atptour.comThe latest news about Gustavo Kuerten is that he was spotted cheering on fellow Brazilian João Fonseca at the 2026 French Open, with multiple reports highlighting Kuerten’s reaction to Fonseca’s big win. One ATP report also notes Fonseca comparing Kuerten to an idol and the only Brazilian to reach world No. 1.[2][5]
What’s being reported
- Kuerten’s presence has been tied to Fonseca’s run at Roland Garros, where journalists described it as a symbolic passing of the torch in Brazilian tennis.
- Coverage on May 30–31, 2026 also noted Kuerten’s reaction after Fonseca beat Novak Djokovic, which drew attention because Kuerten is still such an important figure in Brazilian tennis history.[2]
- An ESPN player page shows no separate recent item feed for Kuerten beyond these current news mentions.[1]
Context
Kuerten remains best known as a three-time Roland Garros champion and Brazil’s only former world No. 1 in men’s tennis, so most recent coverage centers on his influence rather than active competition.[5]