The day Pete Sampras burst into tears at the Australian Open
On this day, January 24, 1995, after coming back from two-sets-to-love down against fellow American Jim Courier in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, Pete Sampras couldn’t contain his emotions anymore and began bawling on court before the fifth set commenced.
Mark Philippoussis: The man who beat word number one Pete Sampras …
Dec 29, 2024 · Mark Philippoussis beat world number one Pete Sampras at the 1996 Australian Open as a 19-year-old in one of tennis' greatest ever shocks.
“Do it for your coach": Pete Sampras' night of tears Down Under
Jan 30, 2020 · In the quarterfinals of the 1995 Australian Open, world No. 1 Pete Sampras met Jim Courier. Sampras was the defending champion, his ’94 run including a semifinal victory over Courier, the...
AO Flashback: Philippoussis shocks Sampras, electrifying Aussie …
Oct 27, 2023 · An explosive upset of world No.1 Pete Sampras at Australian Open 1996 confirmed Mark Philippoussis as an emerging Aussie superstar – a result that reverberated well into the future.
January 20, 1996: Mark Philippoussis stuns Pete Sampras on …
Jan 22, 2018 · During his illustrious career, Pete Sampras claimed 14 Grand Slam title but only 2 came from the down under, winning the Australian Open crown in 1994 and again in 1997, admitting he...
Mark Philippoussis V Pete Sampras Australian Open 1996
During the 1996 Australian Open, 19 year old, Mark Philippoussis walked onto Centre Court in Melbourne with nothing to lose. His opponent was the number one player in the world at the time,...
Pete Sampras lost the 1995 Australian Open final to Andre Agassi
Nov 9, 2024 · Pete Sampras once stated that he thought Jim Courier was mocking him when he broke down during their Australian Open quarterfinal. Sampras was overcome with emotion due to his then-coach Tim...
Sampras Reflects on 20-Year Anniversary - Tennis Now
Jan 24, 2014 · Pete Sampras made the trip to Melbourne on the 20th anniversary of his first title Down Under. He discussed the GOAT, life after tennis, and his emotional memories at the AO.
Sampras Struggles, but Doesn’t Wilt in Heat - Los Angeles Times
Jan 20, 1997 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Pete Sampras had never met Dominik Hrbaty but is unlikely to forget him. Hrbaty, ranked No. 76 and the youngest player in the top 100 at 19, drilled 20 aces past a...
Pete Sampras - Wikipedia
Pete Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. [3] His professional career began in 1988 and ended at the 2002 US Open, which he won, defeating his longtime rival Andre Agassi in the final.
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