Federer to take on Sampras in Kuala Lumpur exhibition
World number one Roger Federer will play Pete Sampras in an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur in November to celebrate Malaysia's 50th year of independence.
Swiss Federer, who trails the American's record of 14 grand slam titles by four, will take on the 35-year-old former world number one in a match billed as the 'Clash of the Times'.
"I hold the record for most grand slam titles ever but I am confident that Roger will break that record some day," Sampras said in a statement.
"For us to play each other while I am still young enough to play very competitively is truly special."
Federer and Sampras faced each other just once on the ATP Tour when the Swiss won a five-set match in the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2001 to end the American's 31-match unbeaten run at the All England Club.
The exhibition match on Nov 22 is part of the Merdeka (Independence) Tennis Challenge that includes the inaugural Malaysia Open Championship and a second-tier Challenger tour event.
-Reuters
Swiss Federer, who trails the American's record of 14 grand slam titles by four, will take on the 35-year-old former world number one in a match billed as the 'Clash of the Times'.
"I hold the record for most grand slam titles ever but I am confident that Roger will break that record some day," Sampras said in a statement.
"For us to play each other while I am still young enough to play very competitively is truly special."
Federer and Sampras faced each other just once on the ATP Tour when the Swiss won a five-set match in the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2001 to end the American's 31-match unbeaten run at the All England Club.
The exhibition match on Nov 22 is part of the Merdeka (Independence) Tennis Challenge that includes the inaugural Malaysia Open Championship and a second-tier Challenger tour event.
-Reuters
Ada sapa sapa pergi tak? upiq? steven? fadil? rocky.....
2 comments:
Ticket tak beli lagi.. tunggu last minute larrr...
mana larrr tau, kot2 ader rezeki bleh masuk freeeeeee..
haha...
Champions Trophy Hockey pon will be held about the same time.. Entrance freee... (Malaysia Boleh..!!).. final jer kena bayarr.. (punah sports scene Msia, fans asyik dpt masuk FOC jer)
anybody ..pls take 5 mins clip and post..especially past serve and smash volley Sampras
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