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Switzerlands Roger Federer returns volley to Brazils Gustavo Kuerten during play at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California March 12, 2003. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB Stock Photo - Alamy
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Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) with his Philippe Chatrier Trophy and Switzerland's Roger Federer (R) pose with former winner Gustavo Kuerten (C) after the Men's Singles Final at the Roland Garros stadium in
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Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) stands with Brazilian player Gustavo Kuerten (C) and Switzerland's Roger Federer after winning the men's final match at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris
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![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://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/10/f21ee-16646134848592-1920.jpg)