Gustavo Kuerten won the 2000 Tennis Masters Cup final, defeating Andre Agassi in a thrilling match.
What happened?
Kuerten and Agassi collided in Lisbon, Portugal, in the last match of the last tournament in 2000.
Kuerten got off to a perfect start, breaking Agassi in the first game, and held on to win the opening set, 6-4.
Why it matters for Gustavo Kuerten
This victory marked Kuerten's fifth title of the year, a career-high, and made him the first South American to end the year at the top of the rankings.
Agassi, playing in his third final at the year-end championships, was now competing in the event for a third decade.
What comes next?
Kuerten's win in the 2000 Tennis Masters Cup final cemented his position as a top-ranked player, and he would go on to have a successful career in tennis.
In the match, Kuerten edged out Pete Sampras in the semifinals, setting up another match against Agassi in the final.
Kuerten's return game was strong, and he came up with crucial serves to stop Agassi's attempts to break.
On the day of the final, Kuerten served for the match at 5-4 in the third set, and clinched victory behind another service winner.
The 2000 Tennis Masters Cup final was a significant tournament, with four different men winning Grand Slam singles titles that year.
Kuerten's victory marked a milestone in his career, and he would continue to be a dominant force in tennis.
The match was played in Lisbon, Portugal, and Kuerten's win was a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
Kuerten became the first South American to end the year at the top of the rankings, a feat that would be remembered for years to come.
The 2000 Tennis Masters Cup final was a thrilling match, with Kuerten emerging victorious against a tough opponent in Agassi.
Kuerten's career-high fifth title of the year was a significant achievement, and he would go on to have many more successes in his tennis career.