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Every day, Tennis Majors transports you back in time to relive a particular day in tennis history. On June 8, 1997, Gustavo Kuerten unexpectedly emerged to win the Grand Slam in Paris.
On June 8, 1997, 20-year-old Gustavo “Guga” Kuerten—then rated No. 66 in the world—overcame previous winner Sergi Bruguera in the Roland-Garros final to win his maiden Grand Slam championship.
Kuerten, who was completely unknown to the public at the beginning of the competition, won over the two previous Roland-Garros champions, Thomas Muster and Yevgeny Kafelnikov, in five sets to get to the final. His modest demeanour and unwavering determination captivated the audience. It was the beginning of a romantic journey between Kuerten and Roland-Garros, where he would go on to win two more titles.
