As Gustavo Kuerten bids farewell at Roland Garros it seems the time is right to pay homage to the gorgeous Kuerten backhand drive. (see also: Gustavo Kuerten bids farewell!) Gustavo or "Guga" as he is known, possesses one of the most effective single-handed topspin backhands the game has seen. His high backswing backhand is certainly ...

It was an absolute treat to witness live, the great Gustavo Kuerten bidding farewell to tennis on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros. It was Sunday, May 25th, 2008 and his opponent was the brilliant Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu who is coached by another Roland Garros favourite, Mats Willander. The outcome ...