![Knowing how important Federer was for Nadal to become an even greater tennis player, that's the generosity of tennis, seeing the opponent as an inspiration" - Gustavo Kuerten Knowing how important Federer was for Nadal to become an even greater tennis player, that's the generosity of tennis, seeing the opponent as an inspiration" - Gustavo Kuerten](https://staticc.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/10/f21ee-16646134848592-1920.jpg)
Knowing how important Federer was for Nadal to become an even greater tennis player, that's the generosity of tennis, seeing the opponent as an inspiration" - Gustavo Kuerten
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Rarely remembered, Gustavo Kuerten's 1997 French Open victory was one of the best Grand Slam runs of all time : r/tennis
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Gustavo Kuerten holding his racket on the court of Federacao Catarinense de Tenis. Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil Stock Photo - Alamy
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One day, one epic match: Kuerten - Muster (3rd round 1997) - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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