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This Day In Sports History (September 9th) – Pete Sampras
It was on this day in 1990 that Pete Sampras won the U.S. Open. At 19 years and 28 days, Sampras became the youngest man ever to win the tournament. Sampras defeated two tennis greats in the quarterfinals and semi-finals to reach the finals. In the quarters, he beat out third-ranked Ivan Lendl in five [...]
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Sampras And Agassi Engage In Heated Confrontation On The Court
I recall Rocky Balboa once saying “Boy, sometimes charity really hurts,” after a tough battle with Thunderlips, but if he thought that was bad, try stepping onto the court with former tennis greats Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. The two were teamed up with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for a doubles match over the [...]
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Jimmy Jump Runs Onto Court As Roger Federer Wins French Open
Total Pro Sports – Today at Roland Garros was perhaps one of the biggest matches in Roger Federer’s career. Playing in the French Open final for the fourth consecutive year, it would be his best chance to take home the only major tennis title which has eluded him. With no Rafael Nadal to stop him [...]
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Federer Set To Overtake Samprass
Total Pro Sports – In light of the up-coming Australian Open which will take place later this month in Melbourne, Roger Federer’s name once again will surface as he attempts to create history by winning all four Major tennis titles in the same calendar year. In addition, Federer is just one Grand Slam title away [...]
