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Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras
 
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Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras

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  • Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Standing Room Only
  • DVD Release Date: October 31, 2006
  • Run Time: 233 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000ICLR98
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #10,879 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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In many ways Federer is much like the man he succeeded at the All England Club in 2001.

Federer showed his former idol the door with a sensational performance. The fourth-round thriller ended Sampras' remarkable reign - at least for the moment.

Sampras held a set point in the opening tiebreaker, but Federer erased it with a service winner. Sampras then lost the set four points later when he dumped an easy backhand into the net, and the battle was on.

Wearing a bandana and ponytail, Federer looks nothing like Sampras but plays with the same stylish ease and seems comfortable at the net. Much of the time the modest and unassuming Swiss star had the better serve, and he confidently closed out the third set with three consecutive service winners and an ace that kicked up chalk.

Sampras played his best tennis in the final two sets, smashing serves at up to 136 mph and looking like the champion of old at the net. Serving in the final game, he misplayed two volleys and fell behind 15-40. Federer then played a superb return winner - something he had done repeatedly over the previous 3 1/2 hours - and fell to his knees with glee before keeling over onto the turf.

The usually composed player could no longer hide his emotions and broke down with tears of joy.


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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One dominant era ends as another one begins, November 1, 2006
This review is from: Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras (DVD)
It is the classic tale of the changing of the guard as the seasoned veteran is taken down by the upstart heir apparent to the throne. Sampras owned Wimbledon since '93 and his only loss was to Krajicek in '96, but Federer at the 2001 Wimbledon showed the great potential that he has, but still wouldn't be fully realized until a year later when he won the 2002 Tennis Masters Championship and the rest is history. He has dominated tennis since like no player before him, including Sampras. Nadal has been the only player able to show that Federer is beatable, even if it's only on clay. Sampras was on his way out and would retire the next year at the U.S. Open and Federer was just getting going. Both were at the top of their games on that day during the 4th round of Wimbledon. It was a great match with the classic Sampras serve and volley with Federer showing great poise under pressure which has become his trademark. When you watch Federer or Sampras, you can't tell if they are down or up in the match, they just play with the killer blank face. Sampras has a record 14 Grand Slams with seven of those at Wimbledon and was ranked #1 6 straight years. Federer has 9 slams at 25, 4 straight Wimbledon titles and is the first man in the Open era to win at least 10 titles three straight years in a row. Get the DVD to see history as they will both go down at #1 and #2 in the history of men's tennis. Which order they go is up to you, but there is no debating they are the two greatest ever. Sorry Laver. Sorry Borg. If Agassi didn't lose so many finals to Sampras, he would have went down as #2 behind Federer.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Other Reasons to Like this DVD, April 22, 2008
By Amidonian (Laurel Hollow, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras (DVD)
** This match has NO Commercials and the coverage continues during the changeovers. Kinda cool to watch what they are doing when the camera on TV normally cut away.

** I watched this DVD on my iMAC - the quality of the video was excellent

** The DVD is divided up (logically) by set. Each set was around 40-50 minutes - the whole match was too long for me to watch at once but I just watched a set each night. Since I was playing tennis some days in between, it was cool to be inspired by the match

who are the announcers anyway?? One is American by the way - Pat McEnroe?? I saw John McEnroe and Ted Robinson in the background doing the commentary and kinda wished they were announcing here....but the two we heard we very good.

Definitely worth it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GrassCourtDrama, July 5, 2007
This review is from: Wimbledon Classic Match: Federer vs Sampras (DVD)
Tennis drama doesn't get better than this, especially in light of what Federer has accomplished since that match in 2001.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Highlights only
A classic match, in terms not just of its historical interest but also of the standard of play.

But it went the distance, and there is only one DVD. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Magnussen

5.0 out of 5 stars Great look back at tennis history
The tennis here speaks for itself - two exquisite talents going for their shots - absolutely mind-blowing stuff. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ann Ames

5.0 out of 5 stars The best DVD for tennis lovers!!!
The highest video and audio quality for one of the most exciting tennis matches of history, I'm so glad of having it home!!!
Published 19 months ago by A. Useche

4.0 out of 5 stars A good match, but nadal fed better
A good match, but the 2007 and 2008 nadal federer finals had better quality tennis in them. Dont get me wrong, sampras was a great player but the tennis in here doesnt really show... Read more
Published 22 months ago by I want to play a game

5.0 out of 5 stars Good tennis -- but an outstanding moment in sports
I believe that any tennis fan that has not seen this 5-set nailbiter will very much enjoy watching the 'moment' when Sampras handed the keys to the castle to a young, immensely... Read more
Published on April 13, 2008 by Zachary Shrier

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for tennis lovers
This is truly a must have for tennis lovers since it is the only Federer-Sampras match. The tennis is not as good as I hoped. Read more
Published on January 29, 2008 by Murty Challa

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Clash Of Generations
It was the first game Federer played in Wimbledon Central Court and What Debut!!! For Federe to win his idol, Sampras (our - at that momment 7 times Wimblendon winner) in 5 really... Read more
Published on December 14, 2007 by Carlos H. C. Correa

5.0 out of 5 stars Great video.
This is the best sports video I have seen.
The camera work is steady and focused.
It is shown in real time. It includes all the pauses between games and sets. Read more
Published on November 10, 2007 by Jazz Person

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Tennis Fans
If you're a tennis fan, this DVD will be watched and treasured through the years. Here are two is the greatest tennis players to ever play the game showing the rest of the world... Read more
Published on November 10, 2007 by Donna J. Logan

5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous Match---Worthy of the Hype!!!
Since this is the only time that Pete Sampras and Roger Federer ever laced up their shoes and battled in a truly competitive setting, this is a historic match. Read more
Published on September 2, 2007 by John Verlenden

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