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 |  | Pete Sampras  Credentials: Won Wimbledon for the seventh time. Also set record for career Grand Slam singles titles.Past ESPY's: 1994-1999 Outstanding Men's Tennis Performer
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 |  | Yevgeny Kafelnikov Credentials: Won Olympic gold medal. Australian Open finalist. Past ESPY's: none
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 |  | Gustavo Kuerten Credentials: Finished the year as world's top-ranked player. Won French Open.Past ESPY's: none
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 |  | Marat Safin Credentials: Won U. S. Open for first career Grand Slam singles title. Finished year with seven tourney wins.Past ESPY's: none
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| PAST WINNERS |  | '00  Andre Agassi |  | '99 Pete Sampras |  | '98  Pete Sampras |  | '97  Pete Sampras |  | '96  Pete Sampras |  | '95  Pete Sampras |  | '94  Pete Sampras |  | '93  Jim Courier |  |