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Posted on: November 28th, 2007

Sampras, Martin play Saturday at UIC Pavilion

- petepage

November 27, 2007 - Pete Sampras returns to the court Saturday at the UIC Pavilion to face former Northwestern University great Todd Martin in the FedEx Tennis Shootout.

This will be the retired Sampras' first action since shocking the tennis world with a straight-sets exhibition victory over world No. 1 Roger Federer on Saturday in Macau, China.

Sampras and Federer just completed a three-match tour of Asia. Federer defeated Sampras 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday in Seoul; then Sampras closed the gap Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, falling to Federer 7-6, 7-6. On Saturday, Sampras defeated Federer 7-6, 6-4.

"There's always something special about seeing the greatest in any sport, and when you combine it with the humility and class of Pete Sampras, it makes it a special treat for fans," says Paul Torricelli, former Northwestern University head coach and FedEx Tennis Shootout chairman.

Tickets are available for Saturday's event, which starts at 7:30 p.m., at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (312) 559-1212. Ticket prices are $28.50, $48.50 and $88.50.

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