Hello Judy,

I loved your history! Thanks for contacting the group and thank you for
supporting our champion. Guga is really a very special person!

We can talk a lot during the French Open!

Keep in touch.

Cheers,
Monica


> Hi Monica,
>
> I'm so glad to have found this board. You see, I'm in Pittsburgh, PA and
actually met Guga when he was here recouperating from his hip surgery. I go to
the UPMC Sports Medicine complex twice a week for my own physical situation. It
was there that I chatted with the tall, good looking guy who I later found out
was quite the tennis player! No, I didn't have a clue he was so big in the
sport. I chatted with him while we peddled side by side on stationery bikes. I
had a hard time understanding him at first but did get it that he was here
getting over surgery and that he was from Brazil. I asked how he ended up here
and he said his doctor at home knew of the fine doctors here. I asked what he
did and he said he likes to play a 'little tennis'. For some stupid reason, when
I was ready to leave, I told him my first name and asked his. He said Gustavo
and he got off of his bike and gave me a hug. That's not totally unusual in the
setting as I go there as part of a class of Multiple Sclerosis
> patients. We have gotten to know each other and are very friendly. I called my
sister who is a tennis player herself and I thought she followed the sport but
had never really found out how much. When I told her about the young man named
Gustavo, described him, and what he had just gone thru, she let out a scream
although she was at work. It seems he is her favorite and she's actually
travelled to tournaments to catch a live glimpse of Guga! She just couldn't
stand it that I didn't even know who he was and I had the chance to spend a good
15 minutes or so just chatting casually with him. What really got her was the
hug! Over the weeks that he was in physical therapy, I got to chat with him
more. What a kind, caring gentleman I got to know. He got friendly with my whole
class and was treated to home made fudge by one gal. He was a bit of a tease as
he'd see us doing some class exercises and make funny faces to distract us. All
in good fun. The last day he spent in Pittsburgh, he did
> interrupt our class and he went to each of us (there were 8 there that day)
and gave us hugs and wished us all the best. My sister wanted a picture and an
autograph. I didn't. I was a whole lot happier having those chats with Guga and
the frequent hugs. He's so tall! One day he was resting on a long bench--he was
on his side with his head propped up on on arm/elbow. I saw him alone, went
over, sat on the edge of the bench and chatted with him about the birth of a
niece, I think. The thing I remember most about him is also what I noticed the
very first time we talked--his grin. It's so bright and sincere it lights up a
room. After I let him know that I found out who he was, he just grinned. He
asked if I ever heard of the French Open and I said yes, but didn't know much
about it. He seemed to take great delight in telling me he had played in it. I
was so impressed and he never told me how good he did in it. I found that out
later! There are a lot of people in a position like he is in
> who would let fame go to their heads. He didn't. He seemed to laid back and
certainly didn't think he was anyone important. In my eyes--he's a total class
act! I am happy to have a place to share this wonderful experience with people
who obviously would know what I was talking about and would appreciate it.
Needless to say, my whole class is cheering Guga on and following his progress.
I can't wait until we can actually see him play on TV. Hold the good thought for
him that he comes back stronger than before. If the good professionals here in
Pittsburgh had anything to do with it, I'm sure he will do just fine. My best to
all! Judy
>
>
> monicajardim wrote:
> Hi Cathy,
>
>
> Guga returned to Brazil but he'll play in Rome. He'll travel next week in
order to practise with other players before the Tournament get started. :-)
>
> Regarding to his website, on the left side of the page, on the top, you may
choose the language. It's available in English already. Try once more and good
luck! ;-)
>
> By the way, he is very happy for getting back to play without feeling any
pain! :-))
>
>
> Bye,
> Monica
>
>
>
> Hello all,
> > I wanted to see what was going on with Guga and his return and such and I
> > went to his website and it is not in available in English. Help??!!??
> >
> > Just an update on his happenings.. I miss him. Tennis is just not the same
> > without him.
> > Thanks
> > Cathy
> >
> > GO Go Guga Go
> >
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