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12 Nov 1997: Pete plays a backhand volley during his straight sets victory over Greg Rusedski of Great Britain in the second round robin match at the A.T.P. Tour World Championships in Hanover, Germany. 
 
 
Davis Cup News 

Sampras has one more job to cap another great year
Eight tournament victories, two Grand Slam titles and a fifth straight year as the world's No. 1 player. What else is left for Pete Sampras to accomplish in 1997? 

Winning the Davis Cup, that's what. 

Sampras will lead the United States against Sweden in the Davis Cup final on a fast indoor surface at Goteborg, Sweden, Nov. 28-30. In three previous trips to Goteborg, the United States has won only once. (the full story) 

Pete's Profile
Pete Sampras is tennis perfection -- that ideal blend of flawless technique and positive personality the game has longed for many a season. His easy-going nature and aggressive serve-and-volley style win him fans as well as Grand Slam titles. Pete continuously demonstrates why he has been the undisputed number one player in the world for five straight years. Sampras, who has won 10 Grand Slam crowns, joins Borg as the only player to win at least one Grand Slam title in five straight years. He has captured four Wimbledon titles, four U.S. Opens and two Australian Opens. 1997 marked his 10th season on the ATP Tour. 

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      US Open Stats
  • A list of Pete's losses at the Open 
  • Sampras and Korda Head-to-head 
  • Pete's Bracket 
  • 4th round stats - Video highlights (ISDN | 28.8* 
  • 3rd round stats - Video highlights (ISDN | 28.8* 
  • 2nd round stats - Video highlights (ISDN | 28.8* 
  • 1st round stats - Video highlights (ISDN | 28.8* 
  • Wimbledon Stats

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  • Quarterfinal 
  • 4th round 
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    Styles of Play at the 97 US Open 

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