After watching Pete Sampras nearly beat Roger Federer last night, are we the only ones wondering why he remains retired? We know, probably not.

The 36-year-old Sampras, employing a “secret” Wilson prototype racket, took the greatest(?) player in the game to the limit in front of a sold-out crowd at MSG in New York. Ironically though, the men’s tennis tour continues its steep decline, with news out of Las Vegas this week.

Read more…

SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY serves up important info for tonight’s match between Pete Sampras and Roger Federer at Madison Square Garden.

The so-called NetJets Showdown will be the first time any tennis event has been held at MSG since 2000. But for those of you who couldn’t get a ticket to the court proceedings, there are other options. Read more…