One could assume that tennis fans at the Venetian Macao, the southern Chinese gambling mecca, may not have a deep appreciation for the sports' history, but it must have been interesting to turn back the clock this past week and watch Pete Sampras edge Andre Agassi in three sets to revisit one of the sport's greatest rivalries. The two, who captivated fans a decade ago with their competitive flair and contrasting styles, had not played since Sampras won in the 2002 U.S. Open final for his then-record 14th Grand Slam. The fast indoor surface favored Sampras' attacking style and Agassi came out strong, showing no signs of a bad back that required injections during the 2006 U.S. Open. Perhaps the success of this event will begin a wave of nostalgia matches where the once mighty who's who's may more likely resemble the now who's he's.
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