Enqvist named Sweden's captain for Davis Cup Oct 23, 2009
Enqvist says he has fond memories of 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. (ESPN -- Tennis)
MPPP filing suit over King of Tennis fiasco Oct 23, 2009
The event was supposed to feature tennis legends like Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Mats Wilander and Bjorn Borg. News Poll. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sampras says Federer still has Slams left Oct 21, 2009
HONG KONG: Pete Sampras predicts Roger Federer still has a few more Grand Slam titles to win despite his recent loss in the US Open final. Roger is going to win some more majors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sampras says Federer will win more Slams Oct 20, 2009
Pete Sampras says Roger Federer is going to win some more majors. Maybe hes not going to be quite as dominant as he once was. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Agassi says Federer-Nadal era is ending Oct 15, 2009
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 the first Grand Slam won by a player other than Federer or Nadal since Djokovic won the 2008 Australian Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer-Nadal era ending, says Agassi Oct 15, 2009
Federer won the French and Wimbledon, breaking Pete Sampras' record of 14 grand slams, but was beaten in the US Open final by 21-year-old Argentine del Potro ... Agassi, who was promoting his upcoming exhibition match against Pete Sampras in Macau on October 25, worried that Nadal's injuries may be chronic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kushma looks to maintain momentum on the court Oct 1, 2009
He enjoys watching the professionals of his sport, citing Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Mario Ancic as his favorites. He said he might even try his own hand in a few minor professional tournaments after graduation, or perhaps do some coaching. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Federer to rest rather than play in Japan, China Sep 26, 2009
Federer reached all four Grand Slam finals 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 3-2 victory over Italy in the playoffs to remain in the top-tier World Group of the Davis Cup. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Column: Whither tennis? Sep 22, 2009
It was even fun to watch it on television with such luminous personalities as Jimmy Conners, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Arthur Ashe, Mats Wilander, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Ilie Nastase (one of the great names and a great tennis personality), Vitas Gerulaitis (another of the great names in sports), Roscoe Tanner, Ivan Lendl and even Pete Sampras. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Federer to play three Davis matches vs. Italy Sep 18, 2009
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 16-14 in the fifth set. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Austin: Federer's failure doesn't diminish achievements Sep 17, 2009
By earning victory where Pete Sampras never could, Federer achieved a career Grand Slam with his French Open title. He then eclipsed Sampras' cumulative Grand Slam record with a thrilling, marathon victory over Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon championship match. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Basketball helps Gray reach high tennis level Sep 16, 2009
" He said he also admires the tennis skills and court presence of Pete Sampras, too. A member of the BA varsity tennis squad since the seventh grade, Gray teamed with Myles Melancon to win the MPSA Class AA No. 1 boys doubles title last spring. Gray looks forward to helping BA win another boys state championship next spring. ?The Daily Leader 2009 Send us your community news, events, letters to the editor and other suggestions. Now, you can submit birth, wedding and engagement announcements... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Federers remarkable U.S. Open title run ends Sep 16, 2009
Federer went on to win the title at Roland Garros, his first there, to complete a career Grand Slam and tie Pete Sampras career record of 14 major championships. Federer then broke that mark by collecting No. 15 at Wimbledon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Analyzing del Potro's run, Federer's future Sep 15, 2009
One had to think that either Roger would bully him from the start and go on to win or you would have a situation like when Marat Safin upset Pete Sampras. I think we wound up getting a little bit of both. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fifty parting shots from the U.S. Open Sep 15, 2009
But boy, you suspect when he reflects on his career, this final will stick in his craw, a la Pete Sampras against first-time major winner Marat Safin in 2000. An impressive event for finalist Caroline Wozniacki, who proves there is an effective alternative to mindless baseline bashing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Full Story » Sep 15, 2009
Del Potro leaves Federer in daze with US Open win - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
DEITSCH:Del Potro comes of age with epic match vs. Federer Sep 15, 2009
Marat Safin, who beat Pete Sampras at the 2000 Open, was the last No. 6 seed to win the Open title. But that win came in a blowout; Del Potro defeated Federer in one of the epic U.S. Open finals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Jack Kramer; tennis champ helped develop sport in US Sep 14, 2009
Over the years, he was a big fan of Pete Sampras, and he thought Marat Safin was one of the most-underrated players. The last tennis match Mr. Kramer saw in person was on July 27, when he went to UCLA for the tournament that once bore his name. (Boston Globe)
PRICE:Federer at ease with 6th straight U.S. Open title in sight Sep 14, 2009
I was here when Pete Sampras was rolling in 2000 and Marat Safin came absolutely out of nowhere and destroyed him in the final. And then the same thing happened to Sampras again with Lleyton Hewitt the next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Top-Earning Tennis Players Sep 13, 2009
Last year he passed Pete Sampras for the top spot in career prize money, and this year he took Sampras' crown for the most Slam titles. By winning his first-round match at this year's U.S. Open, Federer became the first player to surpass $50 million in career earnings on the court. (ABC News -- Business)
Varsity Notebook: Options wide open for Brown Sep 11, 2009
" Patrick Leyland also is one of the top players on Bishop Canevin's golf team. Record stuff Fox Chapel's Nadia Luttner, the defending WPIAL girls' golf champion, is looking even stronger this season. Luttner has gotten off to a torrid start, shooting a 5-under-par 32 in a recent match at the Pittsburgh Field Club. The score was a school record and Luttner's round included one bogey, three pars, four birdies and one eagle. Fox Chapel's team score in the match was a school-record 171. Tennis news... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sealed with a kiss Sep 10, 2009
Federer went on to win the Wimbledon crown for a record 15th career Grand Slam crown, passing Pete Sampras for the all-time mark. And he didnt even receive a lucky kiss for the effort. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer to face Djokovic Sep 10, 2009
Federer will play Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final and the chance to win a 16th grand slam title, two more than all-time second best Pete Sampras. Earlier, Djokovic reached the semi-finals by outlasting Spain's Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7/2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a dour, stamina-sapping encounter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Oudin and Isner, Stars of The Kennedy Funding Invitational, Shine Brighter Than Ever Sep 10, 2009
Participants have included former champions Pete Sampras, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi. For more information about The Kennedy Funding Invitational, please visit or call Kevin Wolfer at 800. (PR Newswire)
Roger Federer reaches US Open semi-finals Sep 10, 2009
Federer will play Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final and the chance to win a 16th Grand Slam title, two more than all-time second best Pete Sampras. "It was so close towards the end and it's a great relief to come through because he played better and better as the game went on," he said. (India Times, India)
Celizic: Male-ing it in U.S. mens tennis dismal Sep 9, 2009
But its seven years since Pete Sampras played his last major, retiring with what was then the record for major titles, and three years since Andre Agassi called it a career. Theres still no one in sight. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer will play for Switzerland in Davis Cup Sep 9, 2009
The top-ranked Federer bounced back from the injury layoff and won the French Open for the first time in his career, while at the same time equaling Pete Sampras with 14 career major titles. A few weeks later at Wimbledon, the Swiss star earned his record 15th by beating 16-14 in the fifth set. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Americans routed at US Open tennis, Federer on form Sep 8, 2009
" The 28-year-old Swiss star is bidding to become the first player since American Bill Tilden in 1925 to win six straight US Open crowns. He also would make it three out of four Grand Slam titles this year, and for the fourth time in his career, and take his career haul to 16, two clear of second-best Pete Sampras. Turning to his last eight clash with Soderling, Federer said he expected a tough test even though he had won all 11 previous matches between the two. "It seems like he's on a good run... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Roger Federer sprints into last eight Sep 8, 2009
He also would make it three out of four Grand Slam titles this year, and for the fourth time in his career, and take his career haul to 16, two clear of second-best Pete Sampras. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tennis: Djokovic, Federer into quarterfinals Sep 8, 2009
He would also make it three out of four grand slam titles this year and take his career haul to 16 -- two clear of second-best Pete Sampras. The 12th-seeded Soderling, who has not beaten Federer in 11 previous meetings, progressed to the last eight at the expense of eighth seed Nikolay Davydenko. (CNN -- International)
Walking Tall Sep 6, 2009
"I played the match of my life to beat him on that stage in that setting," said Isner, who became the first American to defeat Roddick at the U.S. Open since Pete Sampras in 2002. The 6-foot-9 Isner, who pounded a career-high 38 aces past Roddick with a serve that clocked as high as 140 m.p.h., used a booming serve and aggressive play to stake a surprising two-sets-to-none lead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
It's McEnroe vs. Connors again at U.S. Open Sep 5, 2009
America hasn't had a good rivalry since Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi went at it in the late '90s and early 2000s. McEnroe's brother, Patrick, is the head of the U.S. Tennis Association's elite player development. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Safin bows out in the first round of his final Grand Slam Sep 4, 2009
Safin routed Pete Sampras in straight sets to win the US Open nearly a decade ago. The 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Home favourites advance Sep 4, 2009
Querrey was referring to the decade when Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang were all in their prime and Americans won the US Open six times in 10 years. Another American failure in the men's singles this year would make it six years in a row without a title, the worst winless run for home players since the Open era began in 1968. (iAfrica.com)
Open notebook: Painful way to end a match Sep 4, 2009
"Roger Federer recalled Wednesday night the moment he decided he was no longer going to play Grand Slam doubles. As a teenager in 2001, he stunned top-seeded Pete Sampras in the fourth round at Wimbledon.His doubles partner, Wayne Ferreira, told him they should pull out so Federer could focus on singles."I was like, 'Well, I want to play doubles,"' Federer recalled. "He goes, 'Well, I'm injured in case, just so you know. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pam Shriver: Please shut up, your negativity is really annoying, why is it so... Sep 4, 2009
On the court, Novak Djokovic looks to defend his crown on the men's side, while Roger Federer could equal Pete Sampras' record of 14 Slam titles with a win. The tourney marks the first time that Rafael Nadal will play in Melbourne as the world's top player. (Multichannel News)
Venus soldiers on despite her bandaged knee Sep 4, 2009
As a teenager in 2001, he stunned top- seeded Pete Sampras in the fourth round at Wimbledon. His doubles partner, Wayne Ferreira, told him they should pull out so Federer could focus on singles. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Famous Peruvians from Peruvian Spor... Sep 3, 2009
Remembered particularly for having beaten Pete Sampras, in retirement Yzaga is still one of the celebrities of Peruvian sports. Peruvian Boxing Kina Malpartida, Peruvian Sports Celebrity. (Suite101.com)
Serena, Federer win; Safin hangs it up Sep 3, 2009
It ends with two Grand Slam titles, a smaller number than many experts thought possible when he broke through by beating Pete Sampras in the 2000 U.S. Open final. "That match was a miracle for me," Safin said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
PG West: Beaver's Borza gets tennis opportunity Sep 3, 2009
The list of alumni who plied their trade at the academy reads like a Who's Who in the tennis world of the past quarter-century: Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, Anna Kournikova, Pete Sampras, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, just to name a few. "I'll get to work on the full game," Borza said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nadal wins; Safin, Santoro ousted » Sep 3, 2009
It's a fitting site for his finale: Safin burst onto the scene by upsetting Pete Sampras to win the 2000 U.S. Open. He called that victory "just a miracle for me.". (ESPN -- Tennis)
Safin says Grand Slam goodbye with US Open defeat Sep 3, 2009
Safin called his 2000 US Open final victory over Pete Sampras a "miracle" but said he was unprepared to handle such success at age 20. "After beating Sampras, I never really understood what happened, to think how big this thing really was," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Recession hurts United Way campaign Sep 2, 2009
It also is sponsoring a tennis tournament that will feature Pete Sampras and Todd Martin on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Tickets are $28. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Big Apple serves up feast but no takers for seeds Sep 2, 2009
29m) in career prizemoney, understood how he must have felt, having faced his own idol, Pete Sampras, on Wimbledon's lawns when he had more ambition than achievements, and Sampras's power was diminishing. All of a sudden, I was in front of Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, and I couldn't believe it, you know,'' Federer said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer and Nadal have switched places Aug 31, 2009
Starting with his victory in New York, Federer has won three of the past four major tournaments to raise his career total to 15 Grand Slam championships, breaking Pete Sampras record. He is ranked No. 1 again. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
An Open mind Aug 30, 2009
But then Pete Sampras began stalking me, and I got my name in the papers when he hit 13 at Wimbledon in 2000 [and went on to 14 at the US Open of 2002. Then along came Federer, moving it up to 15 this year. (Boston Globe)
Federer is back where he belongs: top of world Aug 29, 2009
Frank Franklin Ii / APRoger Federer has won three of the past four major tournaments to raise his career total to 15 Grand Slam championships, breaking Pete Sampras record ... Starting with his victory in New York, Federer has won three of the past four major tournaments to raise his career total to 15 Grand Slam championships, breaking Pete Sampras record. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Know your tennis? Try this U.S. Open quiz Aug 29, 2009
Try this U.S. Open quiz - Tennis- nbcsports. Trivia quiz about US Open tennis tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
10 Questions for Andy Roddick Aug 28, 2009
I was able to catch the tail end of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors and lived through the golden age of American tennis with Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras and Jim Courier and Michael Chang. Even cooler than that, I've been able to establish a relationship with most of them. (Time.com)
SI.com at the Open Aug 28, 2009
He became the father of twin girls five weeks ago, won his first French Open and passed Pete Sampras for most Grand Slam titles. "We had a crisis in the financial world and I also had a crisis -- I dropped to No. 2," Federer said, smiling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
McEnroe: Federer greatest ever Aug 28, 2009
McEnroe said that Pete Sampras, as amazing as he was, was somewhat anxious, and didn't always make the game more fun for everyone. Federer has lifted the boat of the whole sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Roger And Serena Look To Defend Open Titles Aug 27, 2009
Note: Legends Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras also own five U.S. Open titles in the Open Era. they just didn't come in succession. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fed wins » Aug 25, 2009
Roger Federer handles Novak Djokovic for Cincinnati Masters title - ESPN. Updated: August 23, 2009, 7:36 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Players outside top 30 emerge champs in all four majors Aug 19, 2009
Superman had kryptonite, Pete Sampras had Wayne Ferreira and maybe Tiger Woods has Yong-eun. Graceful loser: Yang Yong-eun is congratulated by Tiger Woods after winning the 91st PGA Championship at the Hazeltine National Golf Club on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Women's Tennis Summer Update - By Nina Pantic Aug 19, 2009
The highlight of that week was our credentials that made us look legit and enabled us to sit in on a press conferences for Pete Sampras and Stefan Edberg. I was even tempted to snap obnoxious pictures and beg for autographs but decided I was far too cool for that sort of fanatic behavior and remained hidden as a press imposter. (Uclabruins.com)
* Comeback mum Clijsters guns for Safinas top spot Aug 15, 2009
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Jensen: Don’t count out Roddick Aug 11, 2009
Federer beat Roddick in an epic battle, 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14, for his 15th career grand slam title, eclipsing Pete Sampras old mark of 14. The way Roddick was able to hold himself together what with the histrionics of the event taking place, and with Borg, Sampras, and Laver in attendance and play at such a high level for so long, was truly amazing, the ESPN analyst said. (Helena Independent Record)
First photo of Federers twins on Facebook Aug 8, 2009
Last month, he won an epic Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick for his 15th Grand Slam title, breaking Pete Sampras record. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer posts first picture of twins on Facebook Aug 8, 2009
Last month, he beat Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon final for his 15th Grand Slam title, breaking Pete Sampras' record. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
No. 6 Cilic upended by qualifier at Legg Mason Aug 5, 2009
Marin Cilic upset by Somdev Devvarman at Legg Masont Legg Mason Tennis Classic - ESPN. Updated: August 5, 2009, 1:24 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
No. 2 Nadal to rejoin tour at Montreal Masters Aug 5, 2009
Federer won the French Open and Wimbledon to bring his career Grand Slam total to a record 15, one more than Pete Sampras. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Uncle confirms Nadal will return at Montreal Aug 4, 2009
Following grueling vetting and scrutinizing, here's why the quartet of Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of tennis. Are you wondering what the conspicuously quiet ATP World Tour executive chairman and president, Adam Helfant, has been up to since taking over the reins seven months ago. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Grass roots courting brings America back to tennis Aug 1, 2009
Pete Sampras was great but dull, Jim Courier came off as unapproachable, Jennifer Capriati was a train wreck and Lindsay Davenport, who seemed to do everything right, didn't capture imaginations. Not much has changed, though. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Overworked Safin reaches quarters at LA Open Jul 30, 2009
Safin, who played an exhibition match against Pete Sampras on Monday and beat Robby Ginepri the following night, also teamed with Igor Kunitsyn to win a first-round doubles on Monday. "It was different conditions," the 29-year-old Safin said after advancing to his third straight Los Angeles quarterfinal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Safin beats Gulbis to reach L.A. Open quarters Jul 30, 2009
Safin, who played an exhibition match against Pete Sampras on Monday and beat the following night, also teamed with to win a first-round doubles match on Monday. Complete results. (ESPN -- Tennis)
