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.
'Do It for Your Coach' : An Emotional Sampras, With Ailing …
Jan 25, 1995 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Pete Sampras stood still on center court at the Australian Open as if naked, his emotions exposed, his face awash with tears, his chest heaving. “C’mon, honey, get in...
“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...
Pete Sampras: Melbourne memories - 2014 Australian Open
Jan 25, 2014 · Two-time Australian Open champion Pete Sampras opened up to us about his memories of playing in Melbourne. Sampras will make a rare appearance to present the...
'Win It for Your Coach' : Sampras, Reduced to Tears by Friend and …
Jan 25, 1995 · This is what, much later, Pete Sampras can take out and examine when his thoughts turn back to a painful night that seeped into early morning, when he came back to beat Jim Courier in five sets...
1994 Australian Open - Wikipedia
It was the 82nd edition of the Australian Open and was held from 17 to 30 January 1994. Pete Sampras defeated Todd Martin 7–6 (7–4), 6–4, 6–4. It was Sampras' 4th career Grand Slam title and his 1st Australian Open title. Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–0, 6–2.
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.
T365 Recall: When Pete Sampras’ tears of a robot laid his legend
Apr 12, 2018 · The night before that incredible match in Melbourne, Courier had visited Gullikson in hospital along with Sampras. He was fully aware of what was going on when he made the offer to postpone the end of their match.
Australian Open: The Pete Sampras Interview | InsideTennis.com
Jan 23, 2014 · Now, Tennis Australia has brought Pete back to the Australian Open, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the first of his two Australian Open titles. This afternoon, he offered some fascinating insights on Roger, Rafa, Rod, American tennis, and a slew of other topics. Here are some highlights from Pistol Pete’s comments:
AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Sampras Gets Five-Set Scare - Los Angeles …
Jan 20, 1994 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Everything Pete Sampras hit came back at him even harder. Shots rifled past him at the net. He shook his head in amazement as the ball caught the lines on his side of...
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