Federer to cut exhibitions, focus on Slams in 2009 Oct 28, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Roger Federer will cut exhibition matches from his 2009 schedule as he pursues Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, his agent said Sunday. Federer and Sampras played three exhibition matches across Asia last November and again in New York City last March. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Federer delights home fans Oct 27, 2008
He is aware his 2009 season will be judged on whether he takes back the number one spot from Rafael Nadal and if he can equal the all-time mark of 14 grand slam singles titles held by Pete Sampras. The Swiss is among five players already qualified for the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai, starting on November 9, with the last three places to be decided at the Paris Bercy arena. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jon WertheimAD-IN, AD-OUT Oct 23, 2008
But overtakes Pete Sampras as all-time prize money leader. Rafael NadalLike Federer, loses in Madrid semis, but assures himself of finishing 2008 as top-ranked player. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Benneteau upsets Robredo, Soderling, Simon march on Oct 23, 2008
World No. 33 Mathieu captured the Lyon title in 2002, the same year that saw him triumph as a qualifier in Moscow and, at Long Island, became the last player to defeat 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras. He next faces Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero. (Xinhuanet, China)
Federer: My money's heading for a mattress... Oct 18, 2008
My money's heading for a mattress, jokes Federer. My money's heading for a mattress, jokes Federer. (The Drudge Report)
Roger beats Petes haul Oct 18, 2008
MADRID: World number two Roger Federer has surpassed Pete Sampras to become the all-time leader in career prize money earnings in mens tennis, the ATP said on Thursday. The five-time US Open champion took his career earnings to over US$43. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer tops ATP career money list Oct 17, 2008
3 million to overtake Pete Sampras. Federer, a 13-time Grand Slam champion, set the earnings total with his 6-4, 6-1 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga that put him in the Madrid Masters quarterfinals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer cashes in with new prize money record Oct 17, 2008
Pete Sampras, winner of 14 Slams, held the previous total of US$43,280,489 ... Pete Sampras, who won a record 14 Grand Slams, held the previous total of US$43,280,489. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
24: Positive reviews for Hawkeye Holm Oct 16, 2008
Whether it's Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, or John McEnroe, kids are often influenced by their favorite role model and tend to form their game after them. This is not the case with Holm. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Australian Open announces purse increase Oct 8, 2008
It will feature the prospect of Roger Federer winning his 14th major title to equal Pete Sampras' record. Federer lost in the semifinals at Melbourne Park to Novak Djokovic this year, then fell to Rafael Nadal in the finals at the French Open and Wimbledon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 4, 2008
Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. Thursday February 22 2007 11:29 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Federer's coach hired by USTA for development Sep 17, 2008
As a coach, he helped Michael Chang and Jim Courier win Grand Slam titles, and he also worked with Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati and Todd Martin. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
She's Number 1 Again: Serena Williams Wins 2008 U.S. Open Sep 16, 2008
The second-seeded Federer is aiming for his 13th major title, which would put him one shy of Pete Sampras' record. Murray, hoping to become the first British man to win a major tennis title since Fred Perry at the 1936 U.S. Open, is making his first appearance in a Grand Slam final. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Nike dedicates Stringer child development center Sep 11, 2008
Some of the athletes honored include, John McEnroe, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Michael Jordan, Mike Schmidt, Nolan Ryan, Lance Armstrong, Mia Hamm, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Sampras, Jerry Rice and Tiger Woods. Stringer is the third woman, the second coach, and the first African-American woman to have a building named after her on Nike's campus. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Querrey picked ahead of Blake for Davis Cup team Sep 10, 2008
Federer rebounded from losses in the French Open and Wimbledon finals to win his 13th Grand Slam title on Monday at the U.S. Open - one shy of Pete Sampras' all-time record. Federer will play against visiting Belgium on indoor hardcourts in Lausanne, and Murray will help Britain against Austria on the grass at Wimbledon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer feels 'much better ... than I ever have' Sep 10, 2008
Federer delivered a response with his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and his 13th career Grand Slam title, moving within one of Pete Sampras' record of 14. The response amounted to this. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Federer sharp as ever, wins 5th straight U.S. Open Sep 10, 2008
He's now within one major title of matching Pete Sampras' career record of 14. One thing's for sure, Federer said, I'm not going to stop at 13. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Federer cruises to fifth US Open title Sep 10, 2008
GREAT SCOT: Andy Murray is now ranked fourth in the world, despite losing to the Swiss ace, who closed in on Pete Sampras record of 14 major championships AP, NEW YORK Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008, Page 20 ... He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras record 14 majors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lucky 13 for FedEx Sep 10, 2008
Suggestions that time might be catching up with the Swiss maestro, who had stalled within two Slam titles of the record 14 held by American Pete Sampras, started to gather momentum. Federer never lost faith in himself. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer regains his form Sep 10, 2008
He also moved to one major championship from tying Pete Sampras' career record of 14. "One thing's for sure," Federer said in an on-court interview. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Federer has grand plans for the future Sep 10, 2008
Federer delivered a response with his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and his 13th career Grand Slam title, moving within one of Pete Sampras' record of 14. The response amounted to this:Don't for a minute think I'm done. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Why Tennis Needs Federer More Than Ever Sep 10, 2008
Let's be clear: This in no way is as triumphant a moment as when a 31-year-old Pete Sampras defeated longtime arch rival Andre Agassi in the 2002 final. Now, if the Fed comes back in a few years and pulls out another title, that's something else altogether. (Forbes -- Business)
Federer can crow about his fifth straight US Open title Sep 9, 2008
Another, who decided to take early retirement, Pete Sampras, dangles his record 14 singles majors above Roger's 13. And the third, no longer with us, Philadelphian Big Bill Tilden, won a record six successive US crowns, 1920--25. (Boston Globe)
Open-and-shut: Federer rolls to fifth straight U.S. Open title, 13th Grand Slam Sep 9, 2008
He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras career record of 14. One thing s for sure, Federer said in an on-court interview. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Federer wins 5th straight Open, 13th major title Sep 9, 2008
He moved within one Grand Slam title of tying Pete Sampras' record of 14. "I always knew that if I were to get one Slam under my belt, especially the last one, things weren't looking that bad, like everybody was talking about," Federer said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Collins: Federer flashes his magic one more time Sep 9, 2008
With the victory, he moved one win short of Hall of Famer Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles ... Marat Safin surprised Pete Sampras in 2000, and Andre Agassi, another No. 6, lost to Sampras in 2002. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer sweeps Murray for fifth straight Open title Sep 9, 2008
With his 13th major title but first of 2008 the 27-year-old moves within one of recordholder Pete Sampras and is the first player since Bill Tilden in 1924 to win five consecutive U.S. Opens (Tilden won six in a row). He is the only player in history to capture five consecutive majors at two Grand Slam events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Signs point to Vandeweghe being on her way Sep 9, 2008
A group that calls itself Samprasfanz is pushing to have a statue of Pete Sampras adorn the site of the U.S. Open. There already is a statue of a player there and it is the proper one of Arthur Ashe. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A Slam dunk for Federer Sep 9, 2008
The victory was Federer's 13th major championship, bringing him within one of the leader, Pete Sampras ... Pete Sampras 2 0 7 5 14. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sweet vindication for Federer Sep 9, 2008
He is tied with Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras for the second-most career wins (five) at the Open, and only Bill Tilden, a towering presence from another time, stands in his way ... Roger Federer has moved one win from tying Pete Sampras for the most Grand Slam victories. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tennis: Federer beats Murray for 5th US Open, 13th major Sep 9, 2008
He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras' career record of 14. "One thing's for sure,'' Federer said in an on-court interview. Tennis: Roger Federer, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the men's finals championship over Andy Murray, of Britain, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday (Tuesdaymorning in Malaysia)-AP Photo/Charles Krupa "I'm not going to stop at 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
U.S. Open Final: Federer trips Murray for fifth Open in row (Today) Sep 9, 2008
He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras' career record of 14. "One thing's for sure," said Federer, the only man in tennis history to win five consecutive titles at two of the Grand Slam tournaments. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Federer whips Djokovic, might miss Nadal Sep 7, 2008
I knew it from when I saw the draw, said Federer, who called his pursuit of Pete Sampras record of 14 career major championships obviously still very much alive and everything is possible. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Murray willing to play the spoiler Sep 7, 2008
It was readily apparent with Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Pete Sampras, all of whom became cherished, heroic figures at the end of their careers. Federer is only 27, but he is facing the inevitable letdown after dominating the men's tour for more than four years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tennis: Federer reaches US Open final as Nadal, Murray washed out Sep 7, 2008
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Djokovic gets last laugh on Roddick Sep 6, 2008
Federer bidding for a 13th major title, one shy of Pete Sampras record beat qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) to extend his own record by reaching the semifinals at an 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic is 2-6 against Federer and called him the absolute favorite. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bruising win for Nadal Sep 5, 2008
Nadal could match Rod Laver, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer as the only men to win three Slam titles in a row in the 40-year Open era. The only Spaniard to win the US Open was Manuel Orantes in 1975, when the event was played on clay. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer reaches 18th major semifinal in a row Sep 5, 2008
Bidding for a 13th Grand Slam title, which would move him one short of Pete Sampras' record, Federer will next meet No. 3 Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who rallied to beat 2003 champion Andy Roddick of the United States 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5). Roger Federer, of Switzerland, hits to Gilles Muller, of Luxembourg, during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Angry Djokovic dumps Roddick Sep 5, 2008
Roger Federer is one step closer to a 13th Grand Slam title, which would move him one shy of Pete Sampras' all-time record ... Federer -- bidding for a 13th major title, one shy of Pete Sampras' record -- beat qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) Thursday, extending his own record by reaching the semifinals at an 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer next Sep 5, 2008
Bidding for a 13th Grand Slam title, which would move him one shy of Pete Sampras' record, Federer meets No. 3 Novak Djokovic or No. 8 Andy Roddick in the semifinals. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Federer avoids upset in five-set battle at U.S. Open Sep 4, 2008
He s got 12 of those, two shy of Pete Sampras career mark. And Federer now has won 31 consecutive matches at the U.S. Open. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Nadal comes back to beat Fish Sep 4, 2008
Nadal will join Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Rod Laver as the only men to win three Grand Slam titles in a row in the 40 years of Open tennis. Do you have pictures, video or audio good enough to publish. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Winker sells Racquet Club, tournaments to investors Sep 4, 2008
In a press conference held at the Racquet Club Wednesday afternoon, Greg Jamison, president and CEO of Silicon Valley Sports, also announced a commitment from former ATP star Pete Sampras to play in an exhibition before the 2009 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships at the Racquet Club. On the sale, Jamison said he s glad the tennis tradition of the Racquet Club would be able to stay in Memphis. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Murray storms into quarters, Rafa struggles Sep 2, 2008
The reigning Wimbledon, French Open and Olympic champion is trying to become only the fourth man to win three Slam singles crowns in a row, joining Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and the man he dethroned atop the rankings, Roger Federer. But Nadal struggled in the face of an epic effort from lanky US 20-year-old Querrey, who nearly made his fourth-round Slam debut a shocker for the ages and cast major doubt upon whether or not Nadal has what it takes to win a US Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Top-Paid Tennis Stars Sep 2, 2008
Federer played tennis legend Pete Sampras in exhibitions in three cities across Asia and a fourth match at Madison Square Garden last fall. Federer's haul came to $1 million per match. (Forbes)
Federer rolling at U.S. Open Sep 1, 2008
Federer harbors no doubts that he can re-establish his ranking and his reputation among opponents, both built on the strength of 12 career major singles titles, two shy of Pete Sampras record. That s the advantage I have. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Federer breezes through to next round Sep 1, 2008
The Swiss superstar remains two Grand Slam singles crowns shy of Pete Sampras' all-time record of 14 as he tries to become the first player since Bill Tilden in 1924 to win five US titles in a row. Federer's win streak at Flushing Meadows since losing to David Nalbandian in the round of 16 in 2003 does not include a fourth-round walkover in 2004. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer wants others to recall long stint as No. 1 Sep 1, 2008
Federer harbors no doubts that he can re-establish his ranking and his reputation among opponents, both built on the strength of 12 career major singles titles, two shy of Pete Sampras' record. "That's the advantage I have. If I were to win a big tournament again, one of those Slams, whatever, right away I have the invincibility factor again, which is great for me," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
* US OPEN 2008 : Nishikori stuns fourth seed Ferrer Sep 1, 2008
Nadal, whose only loss since May was to third seed Novak Djokovic in a Cincinnati semi-final, could join Roger Federer, Rod Laver and Pete Sampras as the only men to win three Slams in a row in the Open era. Seven-time Slam champion Venus Williams advanced by beating Ukraines Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-1 in 56 minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Federer, Jankovic advance Sep 1, 2008
Federer harbors no doubts that he can re-establish his ranking and his reputation among opponents, both built on the strength of 12 career major singles titles, two shy of Pete Sampras' record. The women are a round ahead, and No. 2 Jelena Jankovic reached the quarterfinals by coming back to beat No. 21 Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Querrey tops Karlovic, to face Nadal next Aug 31, 2008
Guys like Querrey would wake up on weekend mornings and watch Pete Sampras or Andre Agassi play in big matches at Wimbledon or the U.S. Open with regularity. That doesnt happen any more. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal, Murray Reach Fourth Round In Flushing; Ferrer Upset Aug 31, 2008
Rod Laver, Pete Sampras and Federer (twice) are the only ones to do it so far. Up next for Nadal will be unseeded big-serving American Sam Querrey, who reached the fourth round by upsetting 14th-seeded 6-foot-10 Croat Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5), 6-2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Federer rolls on Aug 31, 2008
Federer, who has reached the semi-finals or better in 17 straight majors, remains two Grand Slam titles shy of tying Pete Sampras' all-time record of 14. On the women's side, world number two Jankovic defeated Zheng Jie of China 7-5, 7-5 in a third round match on Friday. (iAfrica.com)
Fish is best man on this night Aug 31, 2008
Nishikori is the youngest man to reach the fourth round here since Marat Safin reached the Round of 16 as an 18-year-old in 1998 before losing to Pete Sampras. He is also the youngest man to beat one of the top four seeds at the US Open since Bjorn Borg, then 17, upset third-seeded Arthur Ashe in the third round in 1973. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Aug 29, 2008
As for Federer, in Pete Sampras' book, he expressed regret that he had been so stubborn about not switching rackets. One hopes someone would show that passage to The Mighty Fed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
On Tour, these quirks keep the ball rolling Aug 29, 2008
He suggested he was in good company, though, because Michael Jordan was known for his dangling tongue and so, too, was Pete Sampras. Harrington shrugged, because it's not like he feels it's something that needs to be adjusted. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Federer will have some second chances Aug 29, 2008
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Former top players to play in Ryder Cup-style event Aug 29, 2008
NEW YORK Eight former world number ones, including Americans John McEnroe and Pete Sampras and Swedes Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg, are to square off against each other in a new Ryder Cup-style competition. Called the Kings Cup, "Team America", led by captain Roy Emerson, the Australian who won 12 grand-slam titles, will take on "Team Europe", led by Romanian Ilie Nastase, over three days in Malaysia this November in a singles and doubles format. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
The best-paid tennis stars Aug 27, 2008
5 million behind Pete Sampras when it comes to all-time winnings ... Federer played tennis legend Pete Sampras in exhibitions in three cities across Asia and a fourth match at Madison Square Garden last fall. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Nadal, Dementieva Suffer Olympic Gold Medal Hangovers at U.S. Open Tennis Aug 26, 2008
The system is very tough,'' said French Open and Wimbledon champion Nadal, who's looking to join , Pete Sampras and Rod laver as the only men to win three majors in a year. In the final match yesterday, No. 9 seed , who lost the Olympic bronze medal match Aug. 16 against of Serbia, overcame fellow American Donald Young, ranked 102nd in the world, in a five-set match that finished at 12:35 a.m. local time. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Changing of the guard at hand? Aug 25, 2008
It was Federer, then only 19, who put the dent in Pete Sampras' almost impenetrable six-year run at the top, with a five-set victory over 29-year-old Sampras in the fourth round at the 2001 Wimbledon championships. One year later, Sampras was ousted in the second round at Wimbledon by a relatively unknown Swiss pro, George Bastl. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Still time for Federer to come up trumps Aug 23, 2008
The billionaire tennis enthusiast was at New York City's Madison Square Garden in March for Roger Federer's exhibition clash with Pete Sampras - the occasion was about as artificial as Trump's hair colour, but fun all the same, with a celebration of the Swiss, who seemed to be on his way to breaking the American's record of 14 grand slam titles. But when Trump takes his VIP seat at Flushing Meadows over the coming fortnight, as he is expected to, he will find the mood around Federer is a little... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A capsule look at top players in the US Open Aug 23, 2008
Needs two more Grand Slam titles to match Pete Sampras' record. Paired with Stanislas Wawrinka to win Olympic gold in doubles. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's Open season at Flushing Meadows Aug 23, 2008
But his run toward Pete Sampras record of 14 major titles has stalled this season hes been shut out, leaving him with 12. Instead, he lost a thrilling, five-set match to Nadal at Wimbledon and fell to his rival at the French Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Team Memorabilia Stays; Courtside Seats Go Aug 22, 2008
Tennis' Pete Sampras. Track and field's Jesse Owens. (KIRO TV, WA)
