MACAU (AP) Pete Sampras edged by Andre Agassi in three sets on Sunday as the two retired American tennis greats revisited one of the sport's greatest rivalries. The 3-6, 6-3, 10-8 win in this southern Chinese gambling enclave was the first time the two... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Sun, Oct 25 2009
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