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Aussie Open men's singles final today

It’s special for Sampras
MELBOURNE.
Jan 28: Pete Sampras has called it his "most special" Grand Slam final.
The American's emotion-charged run at the Australian Open culminates on Sunday when he takes on countryman Andre Agassi in the final, reports AP.
It has been a tumultuous tournament for Sampras, who will Join an elite group to win back-to-back Australia^ Open titles if he can beat the inform Agassi.
His coach. Tim Gullikson. was forced to return to the United States midway through the year's first Grand Slam after falling ill.
Gullikson. who has suffered two strokes in recent months, left on Tuesday. That night 'Sampras wept openly as he came from two sets down to beat Jim Courier in a marathon quarterfinal.
The tears were for Gullikson and Sampras admitted alter beating Michael Chang in
the semifinals that making the final had added significance as a result.
This is the most special for me because of the circumstances and the fact I was down and out against (Magnus) Larsson and down and out against Courier." Sampras said. "I showed more heart than 1 probably ever have. I have feelings like everyone else. I'm not a robot out there
Sampras. 23. is chasing his sixth Grand Slam title and second straight Australian
Open crown.
If he can beat the second-seeded Agassi. Sampras will Join Courier. Ivan Lendl. Stefan Edberg. Mats Wilander, Johan Kriek. Guillermo Vilas and Ken Rosewall as those who have successfully defended their Australian Open titles.
Agassi, 24, has had by fur the easier run to the final, and the US Open champion is bidding to become the first player since Rosewall in 1971 to win the tournament without dropping a set. Bjorn Borg was the last player to do it at any Grand Slam, achieving the feat in 1980 at the French Open.
Agassi advanced to the final by winning his semifinal by default against an injured Aaron Krickstein on Friday. Agassi led 3-0 in the third set after winning the opening two when Krickstein's right groin gave in.
Agassi's coach of 10 months. Brad Gilbert, said the Las Vegas resident was playing better than when he won his second Grand Slam title at the US Open in September.
"He’s serving better, playing more patiently and hitting the ball harder." said Gilbert. "His return of serve during this tournament has been incredible."
Agassi is not concerned that he has been untested so far in the tournament.
"I think the dynamics of the match on Sunday is going to bring out the best in me regardless of what happened today." Agassi said after his win over Krickstein.
"You can argue both sides, whether its good to have a tough match under your belt and then compromise your fitness. or whether it's better to get through and be fresh and ready to play."
Sunday's final is the 13th meeting between the pair, with Sampras leading 7-5.
INFOS ON FINALISTS
Thumbnail profiles of the players in Sunday's Australian Open men's singles final:
PETE SAMPRAS (United States)
Age: 23
Seeded: 1
Current World ranking: 1
Highest world ranking: 1
Career prizemoney: US dlrs 11.813.112
Singles tides: 30
Grand Slam titles: 5
Grand Slam finals: 6
Head-to-head with Agassi: 7-5
ANDRE AGASSI (United
States)
Age: 24
Seeded: 2
Current world ranking: 2
Highest world ranking:2
Career prizemoney: US dlrs 7.7d0,705
Singles tittea: 24
Grand Slam titles: 2
Grand Slam finals: 5
Head-to-head with Sampras:
ROAD TO FINAL
How the men's singles finalists advanced in the $ 6.2 million Australian Open:
PETE SAMPRAS (i)
First round — def. Gianluca Pozzi. 6-3. 6-2. 6-0.
Second round — def. Jah Kroslak. 6-2, 6-0. 6-1.
Third round — def. Lars Jonsson, 6-1. 6-2, 6-4.
Fourth round — def. Magnus Larsson (15). 4-6, 6-7 (4-7). 7-5. 6-4, 6-4.
Quarterfinals — def. Jim Courier (9). 6-7 (4-7), 6-7 (3-7), 6-3. 6-4. 6-3.
Semifinals — def Michael
Chang (5). 6-7 (6-8). 6-3. 6-4. 6-4.
ANDRE AGASSI (2)
First round — def. Grant Stafford. 6-2. 6-4. 6-2.
Second round — def.
Jerome Golmard. -6-2. 6-3.
Third round — def. Greg Rusedski. 6-2. 6-4. 6-2.
Fourth round — def. Patrick Rafter. 6-3. 6-4. 6-0.
Quarterfinals — def. Yevgeny Kafelnikov f 10). 6-2. 7-5. 6-0.
Semifinals — def. Aaron Krickstein. 6-4. 6-4. 3-0.