ESPY Award Ceremony - February 12, 2001
Tennis Player of the Year
Record Breaking Performance of the Year
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 Pete, backstage |
 Tennis Player of the Year |
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 Pete, onstage with the other winners of the year. |
 Videoclip shown for the Record Breaking category |
 Pete is the WINNER!!! |
 Pete's memorable victory flashes on the big screen as he walks up the stage. |
 Pete begins his accept- ance speech |
 "I think Tiger is next to be getting this award..." |
 "I'd like to thank everyone at ESPN for this award. " |
 "It's a great honor for me to be here. " |
 "Obviously, Wimbledon was a huge moment for me... " |
 "...and my life and really this year..." |
 "and to really share it with my parents who were able to.. be.. with.. me... " |
 An emotional Pete tries to compose himself. |
 Bridgette smiles through the tears |
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 Now composed, Pete continues with his speech. |
 "I just thank everyone that has helped me break this record..." |
 "My coach, Paul Annacone, for helping me out the past six years..." |
 "My manager, Jeff Swartz, for supporting me..." |
 "...and helping me through all the good times and bad times..." |
 "...and my wife, Bridgette for marrying me." |
 Bridgette wipes a tear. |
 Pete continues, "Four months ago she definitely made me very, very happy and very lucky." |
 Bridgette smiles in reaction to Pete's remark about being lucky. |
 Someone from the audience shouts out something. |
 "Thank you, I know I have done very well in that category. " |
 "Thank you and I will be back next year." |
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