Guga

"Guga" is still recovering from a hip operation last year, and his lack of full movement could hamper him on the always tricky clay courts.

USATODAY.com - News and notes from Day 3 at the French Open 2003

Kuerten and chanted the bony Brazilian's nickname Guga throughout the match.

USATODAY.com - Kuerten crowned again at Roland Garros 2001

Guga is no intimidator and, according to Kafelnikov, is no No. 1 until he wins a non-clay Grand Slam.

USATODAY.com - Guga lacks intimidation factor 2001

Mr. Bellucci, who is the best Brazilian player to come along since Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten, says the president's statement was "unfortunate."

The Scene in Flushing 2010

"Guga," seeded 15th, had 82 unforced errors but aced 12 serves to Gaudio's four.

USATODAY.com - News and notes from Paris 2003

Obviously, the Brazilians know 'Guga' (No. 1-ranked men's player Gustavo Kuerten), but they know Venus equally as well.

USATODAY.com - Venus at center of tennis universe 2001

Some say Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten, who last year became the first South American male tennis pro to finish a season ranked

USATODAY.com - Kuerten remains ranked No. 1 in Brazil's heart 2001

His coach, Larri Passos, has been urging "Guga" to attack the net.

USATODAY.com - USA TODAY's Doug Smith handicaps the field 2001

He attributed his success in part to "Guga," as Kuerten was affectionately known by his fans.

Brownsville Herald : 2010

Guga, who attended many of the protests in Bucharest's University Square, said Boc's leaving was a distraction from the key demands of protesters, which, as well as a respite from painful austerity measures, were for real democracy and an end to corruption.

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