US Open 2001

Kuerten also made it to the quarterfinals of the US Open in 1999. He lost in the first round last year.

Kuerten appeared a shadow of his former self and just wasn’t able to produce his usual sparkling performance that has got him to the top of his game.

The Brazilian appeared as if he was ill because all life had been drained from his usual exciting performance that has enabled him to be at the top of his game. To the horror of the New York crowd Kuerten was as quiet as a mouse.

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