Brazilian tennis star Gustavo Kuerten today announced his new partnership with Brazilian manufacturer Olympikus. As part of the three-year agreement, Kuerten will wear Olympikus apparel in all his matches and practices.

‘I am very happy to begin the season with a new partner who is 100% Brazilian and with whom I will have the freedom to choose the materials I want to play with,’ said Kuerten. ‘I am also looking forward to helping develop tennis equipment with Olympikus as well.’

Kuerten will play his first official tournament with the Olympikus uniform in Melborne, Australia in preparation for the Australian Open.

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