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Sampras Previews the US Open

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Sampras at DirectTV Exo

Pete Sampras was at the DIRECTV Old School Challenge in New York on August 25, 2011. The exhibition match featured ‘old school’ Ivan Lendl and the Jensen brothers against the ‘new school’ stars- which this year includes Sampras. For more pictures, visit the Gallery Tweet … Read entire article »

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Happy 40th Birthday Pete!

Warmest wishes to Pete Sampras on his 40th birthday. From Samprasfanz Samprasfanz members from around the world send their greetings to Pete in this birthday card! Tweet … Read entire article »

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Sampras-Safin show to unveil new venue at China Open

BEIJING – Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Peter Sampras will play former World No 1 Marat Safin on Sept 30 to open the new tennis stadium before the China Open. “I’m looking forward to playing against my old friend Peter in the new stadium at the China Open. I believe it will be a very tough match and hope the fans will enjoy it,” said Safin, who retired in 2009 at the age of 29. Safin defeated Sampras in the final of the 2000 US Open in straight sets to claim his first major title. He was also crowned the 2005 Australian Open champion. The Russian enjoys a huge fan base in Beijing. The China Open held an emotional farewell ceremony after the 2004 champion lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in 2009. … Read entire article »

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