Kuerten named as a Roland-Garros ambassador
Kuerten will undertake his mission of promoting the clay-court Grand Slam all over the world reports Xinhua news agency.
"We are extremely proud that Gustavo Kuerten has agreed to become a Roland-Garros ambassador. He is one of the champions that best represents our tournament " said FFT President Bernard Giudicelli.
"He stole the hearts of the Parisian public with his fighting spirit his kindness and his famous smile. It is truly a wonderful opportunity to have him as an ambassador. He has already increased the visibility of the tournament and tennis in general in Brazil. We are extremely grateful to him " Giudicelli added.
Kuerten has always had a special connection with the tournament. The Brazilian made Rolan-Garros history by lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires in 1997 2000 and 2001.
He became the lowest-ranked winner in the tournament s history in 1997. At his last win in Paris in 2001 he thanked the public for their unwavering support by drawing a huge heart in the clay.
"It s a great honour and a huge opportunity to continue this magical relation with Roland-Garros that definitely transformed my life and helped me to find and enjoy valuable feelings memories and sensations as a tennis player and a human being.
"Once again we have the chance to inspire people all around the world with passion love and conviction " added Kuerten.
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