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      Federer focused on matching Sampras total

      Monday, 06 Jun 2011

      Roger Federer turned his focus to equalling Pete Sampras' tally of seven Wimbledon titles after pushing Rafael Nadal all the way in the French Open final yesterday.

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      Federer equals Sampras' record

      Sunday, 24 Oct 2010

      Roger Federer equalled Pete Sampras' mark of 64 career titles as he beat Florian Mayer in straight sets in the final of the Stockholm Open.

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      Nadal halts Federer's run as world number one

      Monday, 07 Jun 2010

      French Open champion Rafael Nadal toppled Roger Federer from the top of the ATP world rankings on Monday, leaving the ousted Swiss tantalisingly short of equalling Pete Sampras's record time as world number one.

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      Federer's Grand Slam Glories

      Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009

      Roger Federer has joined Pete Sampras on a record 14 Grand Slam titles after laying his French Open hoodoo to rest. Find out how the Swiss star went from winning his first Wimbledon crown to securing that elusive Roland Garros title.

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      Father Federer will be focused

      Sunday, 15 Mar 2009

      Expectant father Roger Federer believes impending parenthood will not affect his chances of breaking Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.

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      Sampras sings Murray's praises

      Wednesday, 03 Dec 2008

      Pete Sampras does not think Scotland will have long to wait before Andy Murray delivers on his promise and claims a Grand Slam title.

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      Sampras rubbishes Federer 'decline'

      Thursday, 19 Jun 2008

      Pete Sampras has dismissed suggestions current world number one and reigning Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is on the decline.

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      Federer battles past Sampras

      Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008

      World number one Roger Federer battled to a 6-3 6-7 (7/4) 7-6 (8/6) victory against 14-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras in an absorbing exhibition match at Madison Square Garden on Monday.

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      Sampras stuns Federer

      Saturday, 24 Nov 2007

      Pete Sampras admitted he was happy just to be competitive after sealing a surprise victory over world number one Roger Federer in the final match of their three-game exhibition tour in Macau.

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      Federer wins fourth Masters Cup

      Sunday, 18 Nov 2007

      World number one Roger Federer put on a vintage display to beat Spain's David Ferrer 6-2 6-3 6-2 in securing his fourth Masters Cup title at the season-ending event on Sunday.

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      Roddick retains RCA title

      Monday, 26 Jul 2004

      American top seed Andy Roddick retained his RCA Championship title with an easy 6-2 6-3 victory over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer last evening.

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      Ferrero and Roddick to meet in men's final

      Sunday, 07 Sep 2003

      New world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero and ATP Champions Race leader Andy Roddick meet for the first time in Sunday's US Open final.

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      Pistol Pete calls it a day

      Tuesday, 26 Aug 2003

      Pete Sampras said farewell to professional tennis at an emotional ceremony in the Arthur Ashe Stadium before the evening session of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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      Sampras to retire on Monday

      Friday, 22 Aug 2003

      Pete Sampras will announce his retirement at a ceremony at the US Open on Monday.

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      Agassi, Clijsters top U.S. Open seedings

      Tuesday, 19 Aug 2003

      World number ones Andre Agassi and Kim Clijsters were named top seeds for next week's U.S. Open.

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      Sampras unlikely to play again at Wimbledon

      Sunday, 22 Jun 2003

      Pete Sampras is unlikely to return to Wimbeldon as the player says he won't play there again unless he is confident he can challenge for the title.

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      Pistol Pete to retire?

      Friday, 16 May 2003

      Pete Sampras has announced his withdrawal from this year's Wimbledon amid rumours that the former world number one is on the verge of retirement.

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      Agassi wins Kooyong title

      Saturday, 11 Jan 2003

      Andre Agassi claimed his third Kooyong title in four years today with a clinical 6-2 6-3 victory over Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean.

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      Sampras quells retirement rumours

      Thursday, 19 Dec 2002

      Pete Sampras has thrown cold water on suggestions he is to retire from tennis by confirming he will continue to play in 2003, although he will not compete in the Australian Open in January.

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      Sampras rejects reserve spot

      Wednesday, 06 Nov 2002

      American Pete Sampras has turned down the chance of being first reserve for the Masters Cup in Shanghai.

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