What a show! The Olympic Games began in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night, and Maria Esther Bueno bore witness to a historic and emotional Opening Ceremony. “It was a fantastic experience and an amazing show, I must say,” she…
One week to go to the Olympic Opening Ceremony
Rio 2016: CNN’s ‘Open Court’ airs this week Open Court host Pat Cash met seven-time Brazilian Grand Slam champion Maria Esther Bueno, who has had the Olympic centre court named in her honour and the program airs this week on…
Maria Esther Bueno carries the Olympic Torch in Sao Paulo
Bradesco Olympic Torch Ambassador “It was the most thrilling experience of my life!” exclaimed Maria Esther Bueno after carrying the Olympic Torch through the main street in Sao Paulo on Sunday 24 July. Named the Best Latin American Tennis…
Maria Esther Bueno visits Bradesco City of God
Bradesco Olympic Torch Ambassador “It was unbelievable!” Maria Esther Bueno said of her visit to Bradesco’s headquarters at Osasco. “It means the City of God, and is an enormous place with every facility you can imagine for Bradesco people… running…
CNN filming in Sao Paulo
Maria Esther Bueno returned home to Sao Paulo earlier this week to prepare for filming of a CNN feature on Friday at her club, Sociade Harmonia de Tenis. The feature is a preview of the Olympic Tennis Event at Rio…
Go Andy!
Murray wins the men’s title at Wimbledon It was a historic occasion as fans chanted ‘Go Andy!’ in encouragement of Andy Murray’s mission to win his second Wimbledon title on Sunday. Maria Esther Bueno was there. “It was never in…