Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi Extended highlights | US Open 2001 Quarterfinal

Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi faced off 34 times in their careers, with Sampras finishing with a 20-14 edge in a rivalry that spanned 13 years. They met four times at the US Open, with Sampras sweeping their New York bouts.

Fittingly, three of those four US Open meetings came in the championship match. But the 2001 quarterfinal has best stood the test of time, it's quality and drama every bit deserving of a final itself.

Neither Sampras, 30, nor Agassi, 31, dropped serve once in Arthur Ashe Stadium, with each set being decided by a tiebreak, one more riveting than the last.

"Two great players playing great at the same time," Sampras would tell the The New York Times, looking back years later. "That doesn't often happen."

[claynails]

I watched this live. Cleanest ball striking I’ve seen in 35 years. On this night, playing at these levels, no other player would have stood a chance.

[Joe-toog]

One of the best matches I have ever seen. I have never forgotten it.

[TheKay]

The best serve against the best return . Doesnt get any better than this. Andre and Pete just bought the best out of each other . They had some epic matches back then. This match was by far the best ever between these two. They produced jaw dropping winners winners out of nowhere at times.

[jarisundström]

Absolutely one of the best matches i have ever seen. Both players were so good. Pete`s serves and volleys, Andre`s returns and passing-shots. Still enjoying watching this match.

[BrunoSilvaRox]

You guys are the best! Any 90/00s match between Agassi, Sampras, Chang and Courier is the best quarantine gift ever ❤️

[richardchang]

When the stars align you get Pete Sampras. It still amazes me he just doesn't miss an overhead. Can't say that about today's players.

[hyperwarrior]

I remember the hype from that match as a teen back in the day! Both Sampras and Agassi were the superstars of the 90s. Miss that era!

[Humayunkabir-nnrh]

Look at the brilliant returns of Agassi while Sampras serves.

[robertgenuario]

My dad and I were at this match. It was epic!

[TalEl]

Andre had some exceptional returns of serve in this match!

[Durresaku]

Sampras just didn’t let you breathe. Always at the net.

[vivahernando]

This is the best of all their US Open matches

[mattstyles]

Their greatest match ever. Ironically it was only a Quarter Final!

[EndoftheTownProductions]

Fast hard court tennis at its highest level.

[annief]

If Sampras had a record to shoot out he could've won many more majors. He would've trained harder and played longer. He also played with a less powerful racquet and still served mid 130's. With a modern racquet he could've served in the mid 140s. Probably greatest player ever.

[stevengujsky]

Sampras had the best forehand volley ever. His high forehand volley, which in my opinion is the most difficult shot in tennis, was exceptional. Never seen any player hit it better.

[mddistribution]

It's funny but, this doesn't look like 22 years ago. Think Andre and Pete would still be real forces on the tour!

[vincentspencer]

Pete sampras my best No.1 tennis player off all time no one served & volly like pete

[SingNostalgiaWithAnand]

ONLY LEGENDS CAN HAVE SUCH PINPOINT

NO WONDER, ONE OF THE BEST MATCHES EVER
🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵😎😎😎

[safelyanonymous]

legendary match between these two legends