Roger Federer plays Pete Sampras at the Netjets Showdown in New York
Roger Federer hits a backhand volley against Pete Sampras in the second set at the Netjets Showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 10, 2008. Federer defeated Sampras in a third set tie-break to win the match. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)
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