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Showing posts with label Pete Sampras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pete Sampras. Show all posts
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Video Flashback: Pete Sampras vs Marcelo Rios Roland Garros 1994
The video starts in the first set tiebreak.
Marcelo Rios was just 18 years old when he faced the great Pete Sampras at Roland Garros 1994....
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Video Flashback: Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras MSG Highlights
Enjoy match between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, the swiss won 63 67 76 .
Sunday, November 27, 2016
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Raonic downs Sampras in tennis exhibition
Raonic downs Sampras in tennis exhibition
Milos Raonic defeated Pete Sampras 7-6 (4), 6-1 in an exhibition match at Air Canada Centre.
Raonic used his booming serve to overpower Sampras, who was playing his first match in Canada since retiring almost a decade ago.
"This kid's serve is bigger than big," Sampras said.
While neither player was brimming with personality, the 5,707 fans in attendance were treated to some entertaining tennis. Sampras is still fit and showed he can hang around with one of the big guns on the ATP World Tour, even one who is half his age.
Milos Raonic defeated Pete Sampras 7-6 (4), 6-1 in an exhibition match at Air Canada Centre.
Raonic used his booming serve to overpower Sampras, who was playing his first match in Canada since retiring almost a decade ago.
"This kid's serve is bigger than big," Sampras said.
While neither player was brimming with personality, the 5,707 fans in attendance were treated to some entertaining tennis. Sampras is still fit and showed he can hang around with one of the big guns on the ATP World Tour, even one who is half his age.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Video: Pete Sampras - ATP World Tour Uncovered
Video: Pete Sampras - ATP World Tour Uncovered
In season three, episode 13, ATP World Tour Uncovered catches up with Pete Sampras, who reflects on his competitive edge and the changes in today's game.
In season three, episode 13, ATP World Tour Uncovered catches up with Pete Sampras, who reflects on his competitive edge and the changes in today's game.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sampras stolen memorabilia returned
Sampras stolen memorabilia returned
Pete Sampras' memorabilia that was stolen last November, including two Davis Cup trophies, his six year-end world number one trophies, his first Australian Open trophyn an Olympic ring, an autographed piano bench from Elton John and an autographed guitar from Carlos Santana, were returned to him.
Attorney Anthony Salerno, hired to help in the investigation, said that he was contacted by another lawyer to say the trophies and other items would be returned with no further investigation or penalty expected.
Boxes of the memorabilia were found Saturday morning at a hospital in suburban Marina del Rey and were turned over to the Los Angeles police for inventory.
Pete Sampras' memorabilia that was stolen last November, including two Davis Cup trophies, his six year-end world number one trophies, his first Australian Open trophyn an Olympic ring, an autographed piano bench from Elton John and an autographed guitar from Carlos Santana, were returned to him.
Attorney Anthony Salerno, hired to help in the investigation, said that he was contacted by another lawyer to say the trophies and other items would be returned with no further investigation or penalty expected.
Boxes of the memorabilia were found Saturday morning at a hospital in suburban Marina del Rey and were turned over to the Los Angeles police for inventory.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Photos: Roger Federer and Pete Sampras watching Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Bobcats
Photos: Roger Federer and Pete Sampras watching Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Bobcats
Roger Federer is in Los Ageles getting ready for Indian Wells and he is also spending lot of time with Pete Sampras. They practice together a few days ago and also attended a NBA basketball game.
The Tennis stars watched Koberian and Pau Gasol, from Los Angeles Lakers, take on the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center.
Photos posted by Fed_Ds on MTF also via Blick
Roger Federer is in Los Ageles getting ready for Indian Wells and he is also spending lot of time with Pete Sampras. They practice together a few days ago and also attended a NBA basketball game.
The Tennis stars watched Koberian and Pau Gasol, from Los Angeles Lakers, take on the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center.
Photos posted by Fed_Ds on MTF also via Blick
Friday, March 4, 2011
Photo: Roger Federer practiced with Sampras in Los Angeles
Photo: Roger Federer practiced with Sampras in Los Angeles
Roger Federer, who arrived to Los Angeles yesterday, enjoyed a two hours practice today with tennis legend and friend, Pete Sampras.
Yesterday, Federer wrote on Facebook:
"Just got to Los Angeles for some days of training before Indian Wells....trying to organize a couple of hits with the "pistol"..."
Today, the ATP published a picture of the two amazing tennis players in Facebook.
"Pete Sampras and Roger Federer practised for two hours Friday in Los Angeles. No sets, just baseline games and drills. Rog worked up a sweat! Photo: Grant Chen" They wrote.
Roger Federer, who arrived to Los Angeles yesterday, enjoyed a two hours practice today with tennis legend and friend, Pete Sampras.
Yesterday, Federer wrote on Facebook:
"Just got to Los Angeles for some days of training before Indian Wells....trying to organize a couple of hits with the "pistol"..."
Today, the ATP published a picture of the two amazing tennis players in Facebook.
"Pete Sampras and Roger Federer practised for two hours Friday in Los Angeles. No sets, just baseline games and drills. Rog worked up a sweat! Photo: Grant Chen" They wrote.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Video: Sampras vs Agassi at BNP Paribas Showdown
Video: Sampras vs Agassi at BNP Paribas Showdown
Sampras defeats old rival Agassi in BNP Paribas Showdown exhibition ...
Sampras defeats old rival Agassi in BNP Paribas Showdown exhibition ...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Watch Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi Tennis 2011 Online Free Live Streaming
Watch Live Stream Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi Tennis 2011 Online
Monday, February 28th 2011
Tennis Exhibition Match: Pete Sampras vs Andre Agaasi
Watch live stream Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi Online at the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup.
The event is scheduled on 28th February, 2011 at Madison Square Garden which features two great tennis rivalries as John McEnroe faces off against Ivan Lendl to be followed by Pete Sampras against Andre Agassi.
Kickoff starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN3 from the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden.
19:00 - 23:00 ET Time
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Monday, February 28th 2011
Tennis Exhibition Match: Pete Sampras vs Andre Agaasi
Watch live stream Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi Online at the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup.
The event is scheduled on 28th February, 2011 at Madison Square Garden which features two great tennis rivalries as John McEnroe faces off against Ivan Lendl to be followed by Pete Sampras against Andre Agassi.
Kickoff starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN3 from the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden.
19:00 - 23:00 ET Time
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Tennis TV
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Sampras returns to World Team Tennis as No. 1 marquee draft pick
Sampras returns to World Team Tennis as No. 1 marquee draft pick
Pete Sampras will return to the World Team Tennis Pro League, to be played on July 4-24, after being picked first overall in the marquee player draft by the Newport Beach Breakers.
Sampras, who last played WTT in 2007, is one of 10 current or past No. 1-ranked players who were in Tuesday’s draft, including sisters Venus and Serena Williams, who will play for the Washington Kastles.
Kim Clijsters went to the New York Sportimes while Melanie Oudin was the No. 2 overall pick, going to the Philadelphia Freedoms.
Pete Sampras will return to the World Team Tennis Pro League, to be played on July 4-24, after being picked first overall in the marquee player draft by the Newport Beach Breakers.
Sampras, who last played WTT in 2007, is one of 10 current or past No. 1-ranked players who were in Tuesday’s draft, including sisters Venus and Serena Williams, who will play for the Washington Kastles.
Kim Clijsters went to the New York Sportimes while Melanie Oudin was the No. 2 overall pick, going to the Philadelphia Freedoms.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Pete Sampras believes Novak Djokovic can be No. 1
Pete Sampras believes Novak Djokovic can be No. 1
Pete Sampras was ver impressed by Novak Djokovic's performance at the 2011 Autralian Open and commented that he believes that Nole can be the No. 1 in the ATP rankings.
At the Australian Open, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer and Andy Murray for the title.
"Winning Slams is tough," said Sampras. "To win these Slams you've got to be special. Djokovic is now one of these special players. He's a great mover. He goes from defense to offense better than anyone, right up there with Nadal.
"He seemed very inspired in Australia and he’s an emotional player and when he’s in a good mood and the crowd is pulling for him, he’s a tough player to beat. I’ve felt he’s been temperamental, but when he puts it together he’s right there with Roger and Nadal.
"He started the year off by winning the Aussie and he’s going to be threat the rest of the year. He believes in himself more and he’s beaten Federer in last two majors and he could [reach No. 1]. Nadal has a lot of points to defend and I wouldn’t count out Roger, but Novak has arrived and the way he beat Roger and Murray in straight sets was pretty impressive."
Source Tennis.com
Pete Sampras was ver impressed by Novak Djokovic's performance at the 2011 Autralian Open and commented that he believes that Nole can be the No. 1 in the ATP rankings.
At the Australian Open, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer and Andy Murray for the title.
"Winning Slams is tough," said Sampras. "To win these Slams you've got to be special. Djokovic is now one of these special players. He's a great mover. He goes from defense to offense better than anyone, right up there with Nadal.
"He seemed very inspired in Australia and he’s an emotional player and when he’s in a good mood and the crowd is pulling for him, he’s a tough player to beat. I’ve felt he’s been temperamental, but when he puts it together he’s right there with Roger and Nadal.
"He started the year off by winning the Aussie and he’s going to be threat the rest of the year. He believes in himself more and he’s beaten Federer in last two majors and he could [reach No. 1]. Nadal has a lot of points to defend and I wouldn’t count out Roger, but Novak has arrived and the way he beat Roger and Murray in straight sets was pretty impressive."
Source Tennis.com
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monfils beats Sampras at SAP Open exhibition
Gael Monfils defeated Pete Sampras 7-6, 6-4 in an exhibition at the SAP Open.
Monfils got the best of Sampras during the entertaining match where he eve took a photographer’s camera to snap a shot of Sampras, he also did a push up, sprint and sit-up while Sampras rested after a long point and tried a few between-the-leg shots.
Sampras showed off his stellar serve-and-volley game and bantered with the crowd throughout the match.
He said after the match he is looking forward to his next exhibition against Andre Agassi in New York later this month.
“I played a little better than I did last year and held my own, but physically that’s the most I’ve served and volley in combination of the last seven years. Not easy." Said Sampras.
“Gael’s a great mover. He returns well and made me work pretty hard on my service game, but all in all, I’m very happy with the way I played. I had a few chances in the first set I let slip away, but he’s the real deal. I’ve played a lot of good movers in my day, but not only does he move well, but he slides, which helps really cover the court that much better,” he added.
About Monfils’ chances of winning a major, he said: “You look at Roger [Federer], [Rafael] Nadal and [Novak] Djokovic now, you can tell that they can play at that level a little bit easier, a little less effort, whereas with Gael I think just to get there is a lot of work.
"He has the talent, it’s just a matter of putting it all together, but he has the game. He serves big, he can come in when he has to, and returns quite well, but to win these majors you’ve got to be very, very special. He has the talent, it’s just going to take some time. He’s still very young. He’s 24. He still has a lot of time to get it.”
Source and Photo AP
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sampras, Agassi, McEnroe and Lendl To Play BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden
Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl are getting ready to play the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2011.
The 2011 BNP Paribas Showdown will renew classic rivalries of the 80’s and 90’s, John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl will compete in a one set pro match (first player to win eight games), followed by a best of three set match between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
Agassi will face Sampras in the featured match. He recently played against Marat Safin in 2 exhibitions in Taiwan, which he won in third-set match tie-breaks.
Sampras is preparing for a grudge match against Agassi. To get ready to face his long time rival, Pistol Pete will play in a featured exhibition against Gael Monfils on February 7 in San Jose, CA.
John McEnroe is no stranger to Madison Square Garden where he captured the Masters title three times, twice beating his rival Ivan Lendl.
Before their match, McEnroe will face Jimmy Arias on Feb. 19, Todd Martin on Feb. 20 and Aaron Krickstein on Feb. 21.
The BNP Paribas Showdown is produced by StarGames and MSG Sports. Tickets can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden box office and all Ticketmaster outlets.
The BNP Paribas Showdown, in partnership with the United States Tennis Association, will continue their efforts to grow youth participation in the sport of tennis through “Tennis Night in America”, a national program which is among the largest grass roots initiatives the sport has ever seen. To find a sign-up location please go to www.tennisnight.com.
