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Sampras brings down the house by beating McEnroe

By Paul NewmanThursday, 4 December 2008 During his record-breaking career he was known as Pistol Pete. Last night the Royal Albert Hall was introduced to Prankster Pete, the latest recruit to the veterans’ circuit. Pete Sampras displayed many qualities on his way to 14 Grand Slam titles, but a sense of humour was not generally among them. However, in beating John McEnroe 6-3, 6-4 in his first match at the BlackRock Masters, the 37-year-old American achieved the remarkable feat of upstaging his opponent, who is usually the undisputed champion when it comes to playing to the crowd. As early as the first game McEnroe was arguing with the umpire and line judges over line calls. Sampras immediately strode forward and, to the amusement of the packed crowd, called out to a line … Read entire article »

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Sampras Beats ‘Best Ever’ McEnroe on London Return

December 3, 2008 Pete Sampras received a rapturous, hero’s welcome in his first appearance on English soil in six years as he defeated John McEnroe 6-3, 6-4 at the BlackRock Masters Tennis in London. In the opinion of Sampras, McEnroe played the best tennis he has ever produced against the seven-time Wimbledon champion, but it still wasn’t enough to slay the younger of the two Americans at the Royal Albert Hall. McEnroe forced 0-40 on Sampras’s opening service game, but he couldn’t quite convert his only real opportunity on the Sampras serve. After that, some of the rallies and reflexes were breathtaking for men supposedly past their peak. Both players served and volleyed throughout, and a packed crowd in the Royal Albert Hall savoured every moment. So did the players. “Talking to a few of the … Read entire article »

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Pete – Radek Stepanek Exhibition Result

Pete defeated Radek Stepanek in their exhibition match at Prague, Czech Republic. Score: 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 (TB) Visit the gallery For pictures from the match Tweet … Read entire article »

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Pete – Radek Stepanek Exhibition Result

Dec 1, 2008 – Pete defeated Radek Stepanek in their exhibition match at Prague, Czech Republic. Score: 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 (TB) Visit the gallery For pictures from the match Tweet … Read entire article »

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