Pete Sampras

Agassi's book reveals lies he 'can't live with'

By HOWARD FENDRICH| AP| Sports

… Graf, now his wife and the mother of their two children. Along the way, he offers critical words for rivals such as Pete Sampras , Michael Chang and Boris Becker; discusses "tanking" matches; and poignantly describes his childhood fear of his …

Story|11/08/2009

'I hate tennis': Agassi's book adds to his tale

By HOWARD FENDRICH| AP| Sports

… 8, the day before the book's scheduled release. After an exhibition match Sunday in Macau against longtime rival Pete Sampras , Agassi was asked if the book contains major revelations. "I think I had to learn a lot about myself through the …

Story|10/28/2009

Agassi, Sampras to rekindle rivalry in Macau

By MIN LEE| AP| Sports

… Press Writer HONG KONG Even though the stakes may not be as high as in their epic clashes of the past, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras aren't planning to put on a friendly exhibition. The two American icons, who staged one of tennis' greatest rivalries …

Story|10/22/2009

Enqvist selected captain of Sweden Davis Cup team

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… Enqvist says he has fond memories playing for Sweden, saying it was special in 1997 to beat the United States 5-0 with Pete Sampras on the team. Enqvist won 19 titles and reached one Grand Slam final on the ATP tour. Sweden will host Argentina in …

Story|10/22/2009

Sampras says Federer still has Grand Slams left

By MIN LEE| AP| Sports

… Sampras says Federer still has Grand Slams left Tuesday, October 20, 2009 By MIN LEE, Associated Press Writer HONG KONG Pete Sampras predicts Roger Federer still has a few more Grand Slam titles to win despite his recent loss in the U.S. Open final …

Story|10/20/2009

Andre Agassi says Federer-Nadal era is ending

By MIN LEE| AP| Sports

… injuries since his stunning exit in the fourth round of the French Open. Federer won the French and Wimbledon, breaking Pete Sampras ' record of 14 Grand Slams, but was beaten in the U.S. Open final by 21-year-old Argentine del Potro. It was …

Story|10/15/2009

Federer pulls out of Japan Open, Shanghai Masters

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… the final of all four Grand Slams this year, winning the French Open for the first time in his career, then breaking Pete Sampras ' record with his 15th major title at Wimbledon. He also earned two points for Switzerland last weekend during a 3 …

Story|09/25/2009

Federer to play 3 matches vs Italy in Davis Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF| AP| Sports

… 4-1. Federer returned from the injury layoff and won the French Open for the first time in his career, equaling Pete Sampras ' record of 14 career major titles. A few weeks later at Wimbledon, the Swiss star broke the mark by defeating Andy …

Story|09/17/2009

Del Potro leaves Federer in daze with US Open win

By EDDIE PELLS| AP| Sports

… Australian to start the year, when he lost to Nadal in five sets and was left still seeking Grand Slam title No. 14 to tie Pete Sampras for the record. Federer got that at the French Open, then broke the record at Wimbledon. Got married and became the …

Story|09/15/2009