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'This one means more than anything,' Sampras said.
 
Sampras: I'm Back
After not winning a tournament since Wimbledon 2000, Pete Sampras broke out in a big way Sunday, writes Greg Garber. His 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory to win the U.S. Open title and his 14th Grand Slam came against Andre Agassi and just adds to the greatest rivalry left.
  • Jensen: Serve saves Sampras | Head-to-head

    Serena Grand Once Again  

     
    Serena Williams Serena made her case as the superior Williams sister, Greg Garber writes, as she swept Venus 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. World No. 1 Serena has won the past four family affairs, including the past three Grand Slam events -- a rare feat, Pam Shriver writes.
  • Wiley: Venus shall guide them


     
    Garber: When the fan won't go away
    We're on a first-name basis with much of women's tennis. But this familiarity increases the likelihood of dangerous obsessions.
     
    Way past midnight, they played on at the Open
    About 300 fans stuck around to watch the second-latest match in U.S. Open history.
     
    Hewitt's mental toughness pays off again
    James Blake is a better player this year, but so is Lleyton Hewitt.
     
    It's Safin, not Kuerten, who is supposed to be so overpowering
    Beaming like a laser, Gustavo Kuerten's 12th ace clipped the intersection of the service lines, the fabled "T," and Marat Safin shook his head in disbelief.
     
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    With Greg Garber 

    Jennifer Capriati actually admitted that she choked in the quarterfinals against Amelie Mauresmo. Capriati has been feeling pressure all year as the only person besides a Williams to win a Grand Slam in the past nine Grand Slams.

    SERVING IT UP

    Fans catch the action on screen at Rockerfeller Center.

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    Sunday

    Sampras d. Agassi
    6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4

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    Saturday

    Serena Williams d. Venus Williams
    6-4, 6-3

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    HEADLINES


    Sampras-Agassi final scores big in TV ratings

    Ruano Pascual, Suarez easily win women's doubles title

    You can't be serious! Becker beats McEnroe in exhibition match

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     Storybook Ending?
    Pete Sampras can see the advantage of retiring now, but still has the desire to compete.
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     Family Matters
    Serena Williams maintains her No.1 ranking, while Venus did her best to dethrone her sister.
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