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I think it's going to be great fun to watch. For Pete it's a win-win. No one who knows tennis seriously expects him to win; he's been out of the game for quite a while and one doesn't just jump back in and defeat one of the all-time greats even if one's name is Pete Sampras. So, Pete losing...

Enjoyed watching a couple of your videos. Best wishes to you.

I remember Aaron Krickstein using Tecnifibre way back when and I instantly became a TF fan.

As an old school player, I can only comment on the old Dunlop 300i that was the next generation from Johnny Mac and Steffi's 200G. Different world...

It is just SO difficult to predict that kind of stuff. Major factors that get in the way: -injuries -newcomers on the horizon -blossoming of other players It's possible he'll have the better career but at this point, who knows?

I think most people's views of Borg are right as they should be--that he is an icon and among the game's all-time elite.

My suggestion probably wouldn't go very far with serious tennis die-hards but if we want to bring attention to the sport and to the world-class athletes that participate in the professional ranks, how about a big prime-time celebrity match that would maybe have some pros or former pros as...

Graf's forehand has got to be the best of all time in the women's game. It was the bread and butter of a career that won so many titles and the "Golden Slam."

Tough one, but I went with Agassi due in large part to his career slam.

Pete's a father of two now so that usually makes guys a bit more sensitive. In addition, his parents were in attendance at his induction and it seems like they rarely made it out to his tournaments when he was playing competitively so that may have added to the emotion as well.

Moose, thanks for the reasonable response and for referencing Jay Berger (now THERE'S a stroll down memory lane!). I watched the match the day it took place back in '89 (though I watched it on tape; I think I was out on the courts trying to emulate Mats Wilander during the match itself) and...

Great point. McKay's been around--I'm sure it was touching for him too.

Interesting points that have been brought up. I think you're right in this respect: did the cramps ABSOLUTELY FORCE him to serve underhanded? No. He could have served with the regular motion, albeit at 45 mph. But did the cramps force him to find other ways to win? Yes. Now, what were...

In the points leading up to that one, Chang was limping around and practically crying. It seemed like it was pretty clear that he was cramping. Throughout his career, Chang was a respected sport and class act. He wouldn't show up an opponent with an underhand serve just for kicks. If we...

I posted the video on my blog too. Seeing his respect for the game, the humility he has, only adds to his legend.