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