Fernando Verdasco beat “Pistol” Pete Sampras 6-3 7-6(2) in their exhibition match in San Jose last night.

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Pete Sampras and Marat Safin played an exhibition match at the LA Open last night. Safin prevailed over the tennis great 6-4 3-6 1-0. The Russian ended up being double winner for the evening when he defeated Marcos Baghdatis and Dudi Sela in doubles with partner Igor Kunitsyn 6-7(6) 6-2 11-9.

Let’s hope he can extend his winning ways to this evening when he plays Robby Ginepri in his singles opener.

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