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Pete Sampras continued his winning ways by defeating Todd Martin 6-3, 6-4 at the Championships at The Palisades, Charlotte, NC. This marked his third win in as many events.

Pete Sampras has also won the Champions Cup in Boston and in his ancestral homeland Greece.

The Champions Cup in Boston was Pete’s first competitive tennis match since winning the US Open in 2002. En route to his victory, he routed Petr Korda 6-1 6-2, steamrolled past Tim Mayotte 6-2 6-1, dominated John McEnroe 6-3 6-4 to face againt Todd Martin in the finals. Pete faced three matchpoints against Martin, but the champion prevailed 6-3, 5-7, 11-9 (TB).

The trip to Athens was special for Pete. Not only did he win his second Champions Cup, it was also his first visit to his ancestral homeland. “It’s special being here, seeing my heritage,” said Sampras, whose mother was born in Greece. “I plan on being back.”

Pete wins the Boston Champions Cup