Former world #1 and Brazilian Davis Cup team member
Won 20 ATP singles titles and eight doubles trophies
Captured three Roland Garros titles (1997, 2000-01)
Turned Pro 1995 / Retired 2008
2003
Awarded Brazilian Cross of Merit
ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year
2001
Awarded UNESCO youth and citizenship prize
2000
ATP Player of Year
1999, 2000
Brazil's Athlete of the Year