In Rio on Friday night, Gustavo Kuerten got the immense honor of carrying the Olympic torch into the opening ceremony. He jogged, he laughed, he waved and he twirled like the proudest Brazilian of all time.

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The three-time Roland Garros champion and former No. 1 basked in the glory of the moment.

WATCH: Kuerten
carries Olympic 
torch in Rio

WATCH: Kuerten carries Olympic torch in Rio

WATCH: Kuerten
carries Olympic 
torch in Rio

WATCH: Kuerten carries Olympic torch in Rio

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The people love him and he loves them.

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There are a lot of incredible Olympic moments ahead, but this was one great opening act.