Boris becker vs pete sampras biography

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          ATP Finals Flashback: Boris Becker edges Pete Sampras after an epic battle

          Over the last half a century, the ATP Finals event has offered some of the most incredible tennis duels. Almost nothing compares with the 1996 title clash in Hanover, with the home favorite Boris Becker battling his great rival Pete Sampras. Two indoor giants produced a cracker, with the American prevailing 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4, celebrating his third ATP Finals crown.

          On this day in , Boris Becker won his final ATP Masters title in front of his home fans after a five-set epic win over Pete.

        1. On this day in , Boris Becker won his final ATP Masters title in front of his home fans after a five-set epic win over Pete.
        2. Pete Sampras defeated the defending champion Boris Becker in the final, 3–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 to win the singles tennis title at the ATP Tour World.
        3. Head to head records for players in men's professional tennis.
        4. At 17 years and seven months old, Becker was the youngest Grand Slam winner ever at the time, and the first unseeded Wimbledon champion in.
        5. Becker won six Grand Slam titles and sought retirement from tennis in Sampras, his contemporary and rival, after 14 Grand Slam titles.

          6. They battled for four hours on the super fast indoor carpet court, and Pete delivered his tenth victory over Boris from 17 encounters, one of the most cherished ones. Becker ousted Sampras in two tie breaks in the round-robin stage.

          They advanced into the semi-final, beat their rivals and set the title clash. The home favorite grabbed 12 points more but failed to emerge at the top following a costly break in the decider. Pete and Boris played against five break points each, saving four and delivering two breaks in 55 games!

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