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Gustavo Kuerten wins French Open

Gustavo Kuerten captured his second French Open title with a four-set victory over Magnus Norman yesterday.

The Brazilian built a huge advantage by taking the first two sets in less than 90 minutes and although Norman came back to take the third, his task looked an intimidating one after such a poor start.

Norman saved 10 match points in the final set, but finally succumbed in the tie-break when he shaped a forehand just wide.

(5) Gustavo Kuerten (Brazil) beat (3)
Magnus Norman (Sweden) 6-2, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6

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