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Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Classic Australian Open


Ready for the of the 2002 Australian Open? Tune up for the first tennis Grand Slam of the year by watching ESPN Classic's presentation of some of the best Aussie Open's in history. As Agassi and Capriati prepare to repeat as champions, we'll give you a look at a classic match featuring each defending champion. Other tennis greats featured will be Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf, Chris Evert, Pete Sampras and Todd Martin. Here's our complete schedule:

Classic Australian Open
Sunday, Jan. 13

Jennifer Capriati
Jennifer Capriati celebrates her 6-4, 6-3 victory over Martina Hingis in the women's singles final at the 2001 Australian Open.
Noon - 1995 Australian Open Men's Finals Andre Agassi vs. Pete Sampras Andre Agassi absorbed a 28-ace barrage by Pete Sampras, wore him down from the baseline and lifted the Australian Open trophy in a spectacular match. Agassi captured his second straight Grand Slam championship with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 win.

2 p.m. - 1998 Australian Open Women's Finals
Steffi Graf vs. Chris Evert
Steffi Graf downed Chris Evert 6-1, 7-6 to win the women's singles title at the Australian Open. It is Graf's second Grand Slam victory, following her victory in the 1987 French Open.

4 p.m. - 1994 Australian Open Men's Finals
Pete Sampras vs. Todd Martin
Top-ranked and No. 1 seed Pete Sampras captured his first ever Australian Open championship and third consecutive Grand Slam title with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-4 victory over fellow American Todd Martin.

6 p.m. - 2001 Australian Open Women's Finals
Jennifer Capriati vs. Martina Hingis

Jennifer Capriati shocked Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win her first Grand Slam title.

8 p.m. - SportsCentury: Jennifer Capriati





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