Sampras extends Wimbledon win streak to 31
Pete Sampras beat Sargis Sargsian 6-4 6-4 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round tying Rod Laver for second-longest streak at the tournament. He'll face Roger Federer next as Goran Ivanisevic and Andy Roddick also advanced in day rain delays.
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Wimbledon
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Pete Sampras
Rod Laver
Sampras
Barry Cowan
Sargis Sargsian
Armenia
Bjorn Borg
Borg
All England
Sargsian
Richard Krajicek
Roger Federer
Jonas Bjorkman
Sweden
Friday's Glance at Wimbledon Fifth Day Results
AP notes Friday at Wimbledon with sun and clouds, 72 high, attendance 40,834 a Friday record. Seeded winners include Sampras Safin Henman Clement Federer for men and Capriati Serena Henin Maleeva Testud for women. losses include Ferrero and Dementieva. See 2C for results.
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Wimbledon
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Pete Sampras
Marat Safin
Tim Henman
Arnaud Clement
Roger Federer
Jennifer Capriati
Serena Williams
Justine Henin
Magdalena Maleeva
Sandrine Testud
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Eg Ski
Wimbledon on Centre Court and the strawberry nation
The piece lampoons Wimbledon and its pageantry, noting the green court’s cathedrallike air and the ritual of white attire and ritualized play. It mocks British attitudes toward tennis and invites a playful view of Strawberries, European visitors, and a clash of cultures amid sport’s grand stage.
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Mike Hampton
John Lennon
Wimbledon and the All England Club A page from a travel note
Visiting correspondents describe Wimbledon as the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club with 375 members paying ten pounds yearly. The scene contrasts Yanks in jackets and ties with locals in jeans, while the author notes odd customs and the high cost of attendance.
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All England Lawn Tennis
Michigan State
Aoki Leads US Senior Open Despite Par Round Challenges
Isao Aoki sits 1-under at the US Senior Open after a 68 Friday at Salem CC, sharing top spot with fellow notables on a wind-affected, temperamental course. Bruce Fleisher and Gil Morgan chase in close contention as round scores shift with greens and wind.
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Aoki
Japan
Bruce Fleisher
Gil Morgan
Bruce
Fleisher
Salem CC
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Associated Press
Isao Aoki
Kaye shoots 62 to lead Greater Hartford Open despite neck pinched nerve
Jonathan Kaye, near withdrawal due to a pinched neck nerve, fires an 8-under 62 to take a first-round lead at the Greater Hartford Open in Cromwell. He posted a 29 on the front nine in calm morning conditions, matching his tour career low rounds and remaining one stroke from the course record. Montgomerie opens Irish Open with record 63 at Fota Island after eagle bursts.
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Cromwell
Conn
Jonathan Kaye
Kaye
River Highlands
Kirk Triplett
Montgomerie Leads Opening Round In 75th Event
Golf roundup notes Eamonn Darcy of Ireland and Fredrik Henge of Sweden in action. Colin Montgomerie shot 63 the best opening round in the 75 year event, his best first round since a 64 at the 2000 British Masters. Pat Hurst tied a course and tournament record with a 66 to lead the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Resort Absecon New Jersey. She rolled in an eagle from 30 feet on No. 3 and added six birdies, two shots ahead of Betsy King Lorie Kane and Dina Ammaccapane who were at 6 under after 18 holes.
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Dana Quigley
Raymond Floyd
Jim Ahern
Jim Colbert
Jim Thorpe
Jack Nicklaus
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Hubert Green
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Sweden
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Se Ri Pak
Maria Hjorth
Betsy King
Lorie Kane
Dina Ammaccapane
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