Why compare Gustavo Kuerten and Marat Safin?

Kuerten and Safin had a notable rivalry, particularly during the early 2000s, with both players vying for top rankings and titles.

Gustavo Kuerten

Key numbers

  • Career titles20
  • Weeks at No. 143
  • Career prize moneyUS$ 14,807,000
  • Career win-loss record358–195
  • Grand Slam singles titles3

Top honours

  • French Open3 titles (1997, 2000, 2001)
  • Tennis Masters Cup1 title (2000)
  • ATP Player of the Year2000
  • International Tennis Hall of FameInducted in 2012
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Marat Safin

Key numbers

  • Career titles15
  • Weeks at No. 19
  • Grand Slam titles2

Top honours

  • Australian Open1 title (2005)
  • US Open1 title (2000)
  • Davis Cup1 title (2002)