There are greatest-ever matches, and then there are the rare matches when two of the greatest players of all time face each other. They’re rare because the only way to be remembered as a ...

There have been many great players in the open era and many players where certain strokes have been associated with them. I can think of the Jimmy Connors Sky Hook, the Ivanesivic lefty serve, the ...

PARIS — Pete Sampras got a glimpse of rock bottom Tuesday at the French Open, and it looked suspiciously familiar. His forehand was flying long, his serve was missing and his movements were suspect.

PARIS -- As Pete Sampras left the court yesterday at the French Open, he smiled wearily and jabbed the air with his fist. It was a modest celebration befitting a modest victory. Sampras played for 3 ...

NEW YORK – Pete Sampras brought his happy heart and big serve into the third round of the U.S. Open last night, hoping for a bit of the old magic. He told everyone early on here that he still has the ...

Traditions are to be honored. The rarity of a surface is to be appreciated. The natural origin of the lush green carpet is to be revered. The rich yet subtle feeling of grandeur created by the ...