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banner Sunday, 3 June, 2001, 17:19 GMT 18:19 UK
Kuerten's inspired comeback

G Kuerten (Bra) bt M Russell (US) 3-6 4-6 7-6(7/3) 6-3 6-1

Kuerten was able to capitalise on Russell's lack of experience
American qualifier Michael Russell was just one point away from defeating number one seed Kuerten

The defending champion now faces Russia's Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Kuerten was a break down in the third set before he gained control of the match

The match lasted three-and-a-half hours
Kuerten's relief was obvious after his fantastic comeback he thanked the crowd


Yevgeny Kafelnikov (Rus) beat Tommy Robredo (Sp) 6-3 6-4 1-6 6-4

Kafelnikov is noticeably bad on clay
Russia's Yevgeny Kafelnikov struggled at times against clay court specialist Robredo

Kafelnikov has to dig deep in the third set
The strain was definitely showing in the third set which Kafelnikov lost 1-6

It's all in the players' faces as the match finishes
(left) Kafelnikov celebrates his victory and (right) Robredo shows the disappointment of defeat

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