Sampras vs Agassi in Macau showdown

MANILA, Philippines - Tennis greats Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi head a spectacular double-header when The Venetian Macau Tennis Showdown 2009 is held Oct. 25.

 Combining the top talents in tennis of today and tomorrow the event at the Cotai Arena features matches between Sampras and Agassi – and two of the brightest future talents – junior world No. 1 Yuki Bhambri and American champion Ryan Harrison.

The younger stars will kick off the afternoon with a timed 45-minute singles match, followed by the match between Sampras and Agassi – two sets and a ten-point tie-breaker in case of a one-set standoff.

This will be the first encounter between the two tennis legends since Sampras defeated Agassi to capture the 2002 US Open.

Closing match will be one set of doubles with pairings to be determined by a draw at the “Meet the Players” Press Conference on Oct. 24. Sampras and Agassi will join the future champions in a doubles event.

More information on this sports spectacle and other Macau offerings may be obtained from www.macautourism.gov.mo.