2003 Brasil Open – Singles
Gustavo Kuerten was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Rainer Schüttler. Sjeng Schalken won in the final 6–2, 6–4 against Rainer Schüttler. Seeds # Rainer Schüttler ''(final)'' # Sjeng Schalken (champion) # Gustavo Kuerten ''(semifinals)'' # Fernando González ''(first round)'' # Vince Spadea ''(quarterfinals)'' # Juan Ignacio Chela ''(second round)'' # Flávio Saretta ''(second round)'' # Kenneth Carlsen ''(quarterfinals)'' Draw Finals Top half Bottom half External links 2003 Brasil Open Draw
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Sjeng Schalken
Sjeng Schalken (; born 8 September 1976) is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands. Playing style A right-handed baseliner with a single-handed backhand, Schalken's game is characterised by his consistency of both wings and his continental technique on both the forehand and backhand. The latter is his major weapon, a rallying shot that is also capable of being struck for winners either cross-court or down the line. The player he admired most while growing up was Ivan Lendl. Schalken is known for his placid on-court demeanour, seemingly reacting in the same manner whether trailing or leading. But as a junior and a young pro he had an explosive temper that, he has stated, hindered him in many matches and caused him to lose through not thinking clearly. Only in 1999 did he manage to suppress his emotional side while on court and develop a more level-headed temperament, although he was disqualified from the Nasdaq-100 Open in 2004 for verbally abusing the umpire. C ...
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