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Kuerten sees similarities

Stan Wawrinka's big upset in the final of the French Open brought back fond memories for three-time winner Gustavo Kuerten.

"Stan is much more experienced than me in 1997," said Kuerten, recalling his first victory on the Parisian red clay. "But many times that year I had to beat players who were (considered) far better than me. Today it's similar. Novak, as a player, is more steady, solid and experienced than anybody else. But today Stan was the best."