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Kuerten Rolls to French Title
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Gustavo Kuerten, who came to Paris ranked 66th in the world and with no career titles to his credit, made his first victory a memorable one, routing Sergi Bruguera (pictured), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, to win the men's title Sunday. He is the first Brazilian to win a major tennis title.
Zvereva, Fernandez Win Women's Doubles
Majoli Beats Hingis for Women's Title
 
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In a battle of teenagers, No. 9 Iva Majoli (pictured) became the first Croatian to win a Grand Slam event when she stunned top-seeded Martina Hingis, 6-4, 6-2, in the final of the French Open. Majoli, 19, ended 16-year-old Hingis's 40-match unbeaten streak, which spanned six tournaments.
FLASHBACK: THE 1996 FRENCH OPEN
Graf Beats Sanchez Vicario
In Marathon French Final
Steffi Graf (pictured) beat Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in a heart-stopping 1996 French Open final, 6-3, 6-7 (7-4), 10-8. Graf successfully defended her title in what was the longest French Open women's final in history at 3 hours 3 minutes. Graf blew a big lead in the second set to set up the marathon.
Kafelnikov Brings Russia 1st Grand Title
Yevgeni Kafelnikov routed Germany's Michael Stich, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5, 7-6 (7-4), to win the 1996 French Open men's title, becoming the first Russian to win a Grand Slam. Kafelnikov beat Pete Sampras in the semifinals.
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