Fernando has 2 nicknames one being Mano de Piedra meaning "Stone Hand" as he has one of the hardest hitting forehands.
NICK NAME
Fernando is also nicknamed "Gonzo" because he is erratic and unpredictable while playing.
PLAYING STYLE
Gonzalez's ground strokes are very powerful. He is very agile and swift by which he can hit winning shots from anywhere in the court.
COACH
His present coach Larry Stefanki has helped him develop the game which has made him more consistent.
Fernando has a very humane side to him, he once rescued a road-side dog which was lying injured on the road and in the bargain got bitten by it
Fernando Gonzalez's also donated $200 for every match won to a charity house. |