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		Al-Ahram Weekly On-line 22 - 28 March 2001 Issue No.526
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Coming together

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CLEARLY establishing himself as the tour's most dominant player so far this year, André Agassi thumped long-time rival Pete Sampras 7-5, 7-5, 6-1 to capture the Tennis Masters Series-Indian Wells title. Pummelling the third seed from the baseline and cracking rapid-fire passing shots at key moments, the fourth-seeded Agassi never dropped his serve in the match, while breaking Sampras three times.
In winning his first Indian Wells title in 11 tries, the 30-year-old Agassi was remarkably consistent, committing only 10 unforced errors to 49 from Sampras. Agassi, who picked up his seventh Grand Slam title at this year's Australian Open and reached the final in San Jose, said he is currently at his best.
"No question," said Agassi, who climbed to number one in the ATP Champions Race with the win. "I feel like I'm a better athlete than I've ever been. I'm stronger, fitter, move better. I have more options. When you're physically holding up and you have years of experience, it comes together a bit easier."

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Coming together

(photos: AP, AFP)
CLEARLY establishing himself as the tour's most dominant player so far this year, André Agassi thumped long-time rival Pete Sampras 7-5, 7-5, 6-1 to capture the Tennis Masters Series-Indian Wells title. Pummelling the third seed from the baseline and cracking rapid-fire passing shots at key moments, the fourth-seeded Agassi never dropped his serve in the match, while breaking Sampras three times. In winning his first Indian Wells title in 11 tries, the 30-year-old Agassi was remarkably consistent, committing only 10 unforced errors to 49 from Sampras. Agassi, who picked up his seventh Grand Slam title at this year's Australian Open and reached the final in San Jose, said he is currently at his best. "No question," said Agassi, who climbed to number one in the ATP Champions Race with the win. "I feel like I'm a better athlete than I've ever been. I'm stronger, fitter, move better. I have more options. When you're physically holding up and you have years of experience, it comes together a bit easier."