Another new Brazilian phenomenon triumphs at Roland Garros

The Brazilian Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten He is another Frenchman for the Roland Garros fans, whom he conquered by drawing a heart on the center court, in one of his three titles. He has returned in this edition, with great passion, being one of the main fans of the exploits of his successor, Joao Fonseca19 years old, who overtook Novak Djokovic and left a mark of his explosiveness until the quarterfinals, when he collided with the Czech Jakub Mensik and his own physical wear and tear.

They are not the only ones from their country who have shone in Paris. The Brazilian quarry is producing promising tennis players, in the men’s and women’s categories. At the front is a 17-year-old boy, who at 16 was already making his professional debut with an invitation in the Rio ATP 500. He could not repeat what Carlos Alcarazwho began his tally of victories in this competition, although a few months older.

However, Luis Guto Miguel He taught ways of the future, he lost to the Lithuanian Vilius Gaubas, a ‘Stakhanovite’ of the circuit, but forcing a third set, showing his face until the conclusion.

In his current category, the under-18, he has confirmed his status as a player to watch. He was proclaimed Roland Garros junior champion, beating the American Michael Antonius16 years old, 6-3 and 6-4 in 1h.15′.

He is the first Brazilian champion in Paris, he is still in Grand Slam Joao Fonsecathe best at the US Open 2023, Thiago Seyboth-Wildwho dominated the 2018 US Open, and Tiago Fernandeswinner of the 2010 Australian Open.

Guto Miguel He had already been a semifinalist at the 2025 Australian Open, a tournament in which he reached the quarterfinals this season. He is number 829 in the ATP, he made the semis in the professional ATP Challenger in Santos.