FULL VERSION 1993 - Sampras vs Pioline - US Open

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PertSnergleman's Review:
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"Pistol Pete" Sampras - the laid-back Californian recounts this 1993 US Open Final...

"One of the curveballs thrown at guys who get one or two chances at the golden ring of a Grand Slam title is the conditions that greet you on the big day.  Nobody daydreams about playing a Grand Slam final under difficult conditions that make it tough to play your best or most attractive tennis.

In the finals of your dreams, the sun is shining, the air is still, the crowd is poised and hanging on every forehand and backhand with OOH's and AAH's...  But it rarely works out that way.  

It was windy on the day of the '93 Open final – it seems like it was always windy in Louis Armstrong Stadium – and that probably bothered Pioline.

I went into the match thinking, "How do I win this match with the least amount of drama and trouble?"  I played within myself, and he seemed nervous and not entirely comfortable on the big stage.

I won 6-4 6-4 6-3, and the match marked the beginning of the period when I dominated the game.”

This one's for you Pete - we hope you pick-up a coaching gig soon, although we know you hate living out of a suitcase!  Enjoy!