TENNIS EXHIBITION
Macau, China
November 24, 2007
Sampras Stuns Federer in Macau in Final Exhibition

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Pete Sampras and Roger Federer Pete Sampras turned the tables on Roger Federer in the third and final match of their Asian exhibition series in Macau on Saturday, stunning the ATP World No. 1 7-6(8), 6-4.

Sampras, who holds the record for six consecutive year-end No. 1 finishes, did not face a break point en route to the win, which followed straight-sets losses to Federer in Seoul and Kuala Lumpur. But the seven-time Wimbledon champion was keeping the victory in perspective, saying "Let's not get carried away," as he dismissed talk of a comeback.

Federer, who on Monday will celebrate a record 200 consecutive weeks as ATP World No. 1, said: "It's been tough beating my idol the last two times. I'm happy that he got me at least once. I hope we can do it again in the future. I'd like to get him back."

ATP Profiles: Roger Federer | Pete Sampras

Federer and Sampras met only once on the ATP circuit at Wimbledon in 2001. Federer won the fourth round match 7-6(7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5. Match Stats

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