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As a young player, Kuerten first learned from Carlos Alves.

Alves would continue to coach Kuerten for the next 8 years.

When he was 14 years old, Kuerten met Larri Passos who would be his coach for the following 15 years.

Passos convinced Kuerten and his family that the youth was talented enough to make a living out of playing tennis.

The two started traveling all over the world to participate in junior tournaments.

Kuerten turned professional in 1995.